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Zafro Smart Tower Fan 36: the downsides first

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#4 of 8
$$Tower fanScore 3.9/5
7%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)
Small sample: 229 ratings; the listing also offers the 42-inch size.

CNET's best tower fan overall for 2026: strong airflow, efficient, reasonably quiet and full of smart features for the price. It has no dust screen, the oscillation hums on low, and it's a lesser-known brand with few Amazon ratings.

Top complaints

  • No mesh dust screen

    CNET lists no mesh screen filter as a con; it credits fans with removable screens for easier cleaning.

    Source: CNET
  • Hum on low; startup chime

    CNET notes the oscillation hums on lower settings and the fan keeps a startup chime even with mute on.

    Source: CNET
  • Clicky remote

    CNET calls the remote moderately clicky.

    Source: CNET

What owners love

  • Excellent airflow

    CNET measured a 532 FPM median and 768 FPM max, among the strongest towers it tested.

    Source: CNET
  • Efficient and fairly quiet

    2 W on low and 20 W on high, with 54 dBA on high (CNET). Amazon owners say it is very quiet even on speed 1.

  • Rich features for the price

    12 speeds, adjustable 120-degree oscillation and persistent mute (CNET). Amazon owners call it one of the easiest smart devices to set up.

Good for
  • Strong airflow at a mid price
  • Smart-home control
  • Adjustable oscillation width

Scores (tap for why)

  • Airflow4.5
    Why 4.5?532 FPM median and 768 FPM max, rated excellent by CNET.
    Source: CNET
  • Quietness4.0
    Why 4.0?54 dBA on high and 9/10 white noise, but a hum from oscillation on low (CNET); Amazon owners call it very quiet.
  • Controls & remote4.5
    Why 4.5?12 speeds, adjustable oscillation, smart-home control and persistent mute; remote is a little clicky (CNET).
    Source: CNET
  • Easy cleaning2.5
    Why 2.5?No mesh dust screen, a con in CNET's review.
    Source: CNET

What experts say

  • CNET: Best tower fan overall, 9.1/10 and Editors' Choice (July 2026): near the top in nearly every test for a competitive price; no dust screen.
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