Updated Sep. 01, 2024
With an infant in a bedside bassinet, I need a fan that keeps the room cool and purifies the air. Here’s my honest review of the all-new Dreo 2-in-1 Tower Fan.
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It’s officially summertime, and in the Midwest, temperatures have already reached over 100 degrees (which usually doesn’t happen until late summer). Our home cooling system has struggled to keep up with the unprecedented heat, and it’s been a critical mission to keep our infant cool during sleep. If you have kids, you probably know how serious it can be for babies to overheat.
I was eager to test the all-new Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan MC710S early this summer to beat the heat and share my findings. Below, I’ll give you the rundown on the new air-purifying fan and how it performed in my hot house. If you’re looking for other ways to keep your bedroom cool while you sleep, check out my review of the best cooling bed sheets.
To say I was curious when I heard Dreo released a smart purifying tower fan is an understatement. Dreo has made some of the best-selling tower fans on Amazon in recent years, and I was in the market for one. (Bonus points for it being a 2-in-1 air purifier and tower fan.)
Unlike most other air purifying fans, the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan has a dual motor that allows it to function as both a purifier and fan simultaneously and exclusively as a fan or air purifier. The best part? It’s designed to rival competitor purifying tower fans like those from Dyson but at a fraction of the price. It’s also designed to offer more air speed at lower noise levels.
The dual filtration system is outfitted with HEPA filters, and the whole tower can be controlled through the Dreo app. The app allows you to monitor a room’s temperature and air quality while changing and scheduling the tower’s functions. And if you’re not into apps, there’s a traditional handheld remote for easy use, and you can always use the buttons on the top of the tower.
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A 2-in-1 device that cools the room while cleaning the air.
The stand-out feature that makes the Dreo Purifier Tower Fan unique is the dual-motor design, which allows independent cooling and air purification settings. The dual motors deliver airflow up to 27 feet per second with a maximum distance of 39 feet to cool the entire room. The HEPA filters catch 99.97% of small particles, while the pre-filter traps catch large particles from the air.
There are 12 different wind speeds, three purification levels and three oscillation settings, including symmetric, asymmetric and targeted airflow. You can adjust the oscillation angle in increments of five degrees so that the fan cools the exact area you need to be cooled with precision. There’s also an ultra-quiet sleep mode for nighttime cooling.
The Dreo app lets you control the fan remotely while viewing the room’s temperature and air quality when you’re out of the room. You can pair it with Alexa and Google Home for added features like voice control. The device is nearly 47 inches tall and has a diameter of about 11 inches. It weighs just under 18 pounds.
The Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan arrived at my front door in a large, long box. The box was a bit intimidating at first, but setting up the fan required removing it from the box and plugging it in once it was open.
From there, you can use the fan immediately with the remote control or download the DREO app and pair the fan with your smartphone. The app gives you more control settings that you can access from anywhere. The app combines the buttons on the fan’s remote control with the information displayed on its touchscreen, like the room’s air quality and temperature, data reports, and the remaining filter life of the fan. The app also lets you set detailed schedules for the fan, pair the fan with your existing smart home devices, control the oscillation angle and purification level, set a child lock on the device, change the display settings and more. It may seem like a lot for a fan, but the app makes using the fan super easy. I also like the overall look and functionality of the app—its design makes it simple to use, and I haven’t yet experienced any hiccups or glitches.
The smart tower fan puts out a significant amount of air. It has 12 wind speeds, and I rarely go past level 10, even on the hottest days. I tend to leave the air purification setting on auto so that it adjusts to the air quality reading. One of the most impressive features of the tower fan is its quietness. The fan can function at 25 decibels, which is barely audible, and the fan and air purifier can function together at 38 decibels, somewhere between a whisper and light rain. Even on the highest settings, I don’t find the fan to be loud at all. I like the static noise it puts out, providing a bit of white noise to help my baby sleep at night.
I’ve only encountered two issues in the first few months of using the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan. Sometimes, the fan gets caught up while oscillating. It’s nothing major, but I’ve noticed that the device momentarily gets stuck when in oscillation mode. The pause is never more than a second or two, but it’s worth noting. Additionally, I’ve wondered whether the temperature reading on the device is totally accurate. With an infant, we monitor each bedroom’s temperature and humidity level with a precise digital device. Occasionally, there will be a discrepancy in the temperature reading between that device and the fan (sometimes as much as 2-3 degrees), even when the two are sitting side by side.
The Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan certainly does! I use it in our medium-sized primary bedroom to help keep my infant (who sleeps in a bedside bassinet) and me cool throughout the night. It cools the entire room and makes us comfortable without issues.
Yes. Most fans in the Dreo product family operate around 28 decibels on the lowest wind speed settings. While the air purifying system adds a bit of noise when combined with the fan, it’s still quiet.
With a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, many buyers compare the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan to the Dyson TP09.
One five-star reviewer, Ctran, says the Dreo tower fan is “taller than the Dyson TP09” and “very quiet in comparison to the Dyson.” Ctran also says the Dreo fan has a much stronger air output than the Dyson TP09. Additionally, they note that the Dreo fan is significantly cheaper than the Dyson tower fan.
Another review from verified purchaser BD reads: “Bought this to supplement my AC and ceiling fans in the hot Georgia summers. Fan provides excellent breeze across a 20-foot room. The ability to adjust the oscillation symmetrically and asymmetrically allows the tower to be placed in any position of the room and still cover all areas. I can’t comment too much on the filtration system’s efficiency, however I have witnessed it kick on when cleaning. It automatically detects chemicals in the air and attempts to clean them.”
If you’re wondering how the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan compares to the brand’s popular standard tower fan, the biggest difference is in the name. One has an air purifying feature, while the other doesn’t.
However, the Dreo Tower Fan has more than 26,000 reviews on Amazon with a 4.6-star rating, and it retails for just $70. It also functions at similar quiet noise levels with high windspeeds, oscillates and has timer functions. While you won’t get the same smart features (such as app control or smart home pairing), it’s a compact option at a fraction of the price. While I prefer the overall look and functionality of the Air Purifier Tower Fan, the regular Dreo Tower Fan is an excellent budget-saving pick, especially if you already have another air purifying device.
If you’ve been looking for a 2-in-1 air purifier fan, the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan is a top contender. It’s quiet, effective and relatively affordable compared to similar products from competitor brands. Plus, the fan and purifier operate independently for different uses. Its smart features allow for voice and app control, and it has an H13 HEPA filter that traps small particles to help maintain your air quality.
I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan and would recommend it to anyone looking for a 2-in-1 air purifier fan.
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An ultra-quiet, air-purifying tower fan with smart features.
The Dreo Air Purifier Tower Fan is available on Amazon for $300 or directly from Dreo for the same price. Dreo offers free shipping, a 30-month extended warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee if you don’t like the fan.
Originally Published: July 16, 2024
