The Best Window Fans of 2026

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.58" x 23.85" x 6.12"
• Weight: 6.94 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 23.75" to 37.5"
• Operational noise: 67.7 dBA
• Special features: Foam block window sealers

The Sharper Image Portal Airbar window fan takes a few pages from Vornado's book, from the overall design to the foam block window sealers. While it falls short of the Vornado in a few ways, it's a good choice overall.

We measured the Portal Airbar's average max wind speed at 701 feet per minute, which is respectable. At a distance, it's capable of 358 feet per minute, which is about twice what our average result from this test was. This fan can undoubtedly cool down a room.

Like the Vornado, we like the Sharper Image fan's foam block window sealers, which create a tighter seal with the window frame than the hard plastic of traditional wings, though finding an exact fit width-wise can sometimes be challenging.

The user interface could be more fancy, but it gets the job done: There are buttons for increasing and decreasing wind speed, one to flip from intake to exhaust, and a power button.

If you like the overall design of the Vornado and don't mind making some sacrifices to save a little money, check out the Sharper Image Portal Airbar window fan.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 13.3" x 25.7" x 6"
• Weight: 7.5 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 24.75" to 35.75"
• Operational noise: 77.8 dBA
• Special features: Built-in thermostat

If you want to stay cool without putting too much heat on your wallet, the Holmes HAWF2041-N twin window fan is an excellent value. Its up-close wind speed is above average at 591 feet per minute. At a 6-foot distance, that speed falls off to 133 feet per minute, on the average's lower side. However, considering the value, it is still worthwhile to consider this option.

The simple design of this unit packs in a lot of functionality. We liked that there are dual fans, each with its controls for air intake, exhaust, and speed. When reviewing window fans, one feature to note is how the built-in thermostats operate. We tend to see two different interfaces. The first option allows you to pick a specific temperature at which the fan activates.

The second option is a dial lined with increasingly larger dots. This Holmes model uses the dial method. It could be more intuitive, but it requires trial and error to determine which dot size corresponds to which temperature.

It's difficult to find fault with the performance this fan provides for its purchase price. We recommend this Holmes window fan if you're looking for the best value window fan.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 12.5" x 23.5" x 3.75"
• Weight: 5.6 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 23.5" to 33.75"
• Operational noise: 68.3 dBA
• Special features: Remote control via app, compatible with smart assistants

If you're looking for a window fan with basic smart technology and don't necessarily need to cool down an entire room, the Living Comfort LC310SWT is a good choice.

This WiFi-enabled fan allows you to control all of the fan's functions from the convenience of your smart devices. All you need to do is download the companion Comfort Zone app, follow the user-friendly instructions, and connect it to a device with either an iOS or Android operating system. The whole process is straightforward.

Where the Living Comfort window fan stumbles a little is with its performance. At a distance of two feet, on the highest wind speed setting, it is capable of 498 feet per minute. Compared to other window fans we tested, this is on the lower side of average. Once you get six feet away from the fan, its wind speed dips to just 38 feet per minute, which is the lowest of the group.

This isn't the best choice for full-room circulation, but if you're sitting close by, it should still cool you off well.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 12.6" x x 23.43" x 5.35"
• Weight: 5.7 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 23.25" to 34.25"
• Operational noise: 67.6 dBA
• Special features: Remote control

The Amazon Basics Digital Window Fan is a popular baseline option for many, given how prominent the brand is in Amazon search results. While it's not the worst fan we tested, more powerful options exist.

On its highest setting, it can produce wind speeds averaging 370 feet per minute at a distance of two feet, which is a mediocre performance. That speed drops off considerably at a distance of six feet, measuring just 69 feet per minute.

The Amazon Basics window fan has an easy-to-use interface. It has three buttons: a power button, one that cycles through its thermostat thresholds, and one that selects one of its three wind speeds. It also includes a remote that lets you perform these functions at a distance.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.35" x 33.25" x 4.1"
• Weight: 5.5 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 21.75" to 32.75"
• Operational noise: 74.5 dBA
• Special features: Built-in thermostat

Amazon lists the Holmes 32510026 as one of its "Overall Picks," so we were eager to see how it performed in testing. In short, its performance is good, but its user interface needs to be improved.

The Holmes 32510026 puts up some decent test results. Its wind speed at a distance of two feet was a respectable 549 feet per minute, which is on the higher side of average. It was capable of an impressive 364 feet per minute at a distance of six feet—the highest wind speed we measured at a distance. This fan is a good choice for cheap, as it circulates air effectively throughout a room.

This Holmes window fan loses points due to its poor interface. It has just a single button, which you must press repeatedly to cycle through its speed settings and the temperature thresholds for its built-in thermostat. Setting it to 80°F with a high fan speed requires 12 button presses. Cumbersome inputs aside, we like the inclusion of a built-in programmable thermostat and the ability to set a specific temperature.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.8" x 12.6" x 5.3"
• Weight: 5.95 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 24" to 34"
• Operational noise:
• Special features: Built-in thermostat

The Hampton Bay WDF9-2 has no stand-out features or failures, but its performance lacks the oomph of other options. While this window fan has a built-in thermostat, its interface could be better and more accurate.

A big reason the Hampton Bay window fan is near the bottom of our list is its lackluster test results. At a distance of two feet, we measured its wind speed at 327 feet per minute. By six feet, that speed dissipated to just 61 feet per minute, the lowest speed of the fans we tested.

This fan functions fine at the end of the day, but other options we tested either perform better, cost less, or both.

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 12.9" x 24" x 5.41"
• Weight: 8.15 lbs.
• Range of window sizes: 24" to 35"
• Operational noise: 68.3 dBA
• Special features: Remote control via app

We've tested Lasko fans before and found them to be generally good value for the money. The Lasko W09560 doesn't quite meet those expectations.

For starters, this fan's build quality could be better. The wings are complicated to pull out and need to be held together better. The housing along the bottom edge separated from the middle as we tried to install the fan. We pushed the parts back together, but the pieces didn't snap together or fasten in any way.

The Lasko W09560 isn't a winner when it comes to powerful wind speeds. Two feet away from the fan, we measured its average max wind speed at 383 feet per minute, about half the speed of our top performers. What's worse, six feet away from the fan, the wind speed dissipated to just 81 feet per minute, which is in the bottom third of our results.

One area we can praise this Lasko window fan for is its app support. By downloading the Lasko Connect app, you can control the fan with your smartphone. The app's interface is intuitive and easy to use, and we prefer it to a physical remote.