I have had a traditional fan for so long. I’m so glad to finally upgrade to this tower. It’s sleek and quiet. It’s something to get use to ,especially, when I typically sleep Because of the noise the fan makes. It has different settings to help personalize your sleeping experience. I’ve tried the “white noise” setting but it wasn’t as great as the “power cool” setting. Leaving the room cooler and the sound I’m use to! I love that it comes with a remote. The remote also attaches to the back of the fan for easy storage.