I am reviewing two tower fans I got on Amazon. First is the Lasko 42 inch Wind Curve Platinum oscillating fan with Ionizer (Model 2554). The second fan is by Air Choice (Model BL-FS2-D)
Lasko:
No tools required, base snaps togethers
No batteries included, need 2 AAA
Noticable smell upon opening (not sure if it's the Ionizer or just how it's made)
Solid unit down to base
Up to 7.5 hour timer
3 wind speeds (goes from high medium low)
Oscillating feature
Louder fan but stronger breeze
Clunky remote and buttons that make noise when pressed
No beeps on unit when changing functions
Sometimes remote slow to respond
Hook to store remote on back of unit
Lights remain on during operarion (green for fan speed, blue for ionizer, red for timer)
Air Choice:
8 screws for the base, need screwdriver
Battery included in remote
No smell upon opening box
Slight wobble to unit where there is a separation below fan to base
Up to 12 hour timer
3 wind speeds (goes from low medium high)
3 wind modes (natural sleep normal)
Creating 9 different wind speeds and modes
Oscillating feature
Quieter fan but not as strong breeze (more of gentle breeze/air movement)
Quiet remote and buttons, sleek remote
Unit beeps when functions changed
Tray on back of unit for remote storage
Lights turn off after 3 minutes on front
Lights all the same green color
Added Eco button to turn lights off faster
Overall both are really nice fans. Lasko has stronger air movement but louder.
Air choice has more options and longer timer.
Lasko shorter and wider; Air choice taller and more sleek.
If lights or noise is issue, I'd recommend the Air Choice. If you dont mind a louder fan and need more air movement than I'd pick Lasko.
Lasko has the Ionizer feature if that is something your interested in.