The Best Window Fans
A good window fan brings in fresh air and keeps your space cool and comfortable—circulating breezes, reducing stuffiness, and saving energy, all while giving you control over airflow with a simple, efficient design.
To help you get the right window fan, we bought and rigorously tested 8 fans. Our team of experienced testers examined airspeed, circulation effectiveness, noise, installation, and controls, both in the lab and in windows. The results of this research will provide you with all the information needed to make a quick, easy, and well-informed choice about your new fan.
Our top choice, the Bionaire Premium Digital 8.5" Twin, is a highly customizable fan with single-degree adjustments, ample airflow settings, and a low operating noise level. A simple but cost-effective fan is the Amazon Basics Manual 9" Twin. This fan doesn't possess the features and complexity of higher-priced options, but it performs well and is straightforward.
If a window fan isn't exactly what you're looking for, we've tested top-rated floor fans and tower fans, and we've also ranked our favorite pedestal fans and table fans. For a window unit that's going to hit you with a blast of cold air, check out our window air conditioners review.
Editor's Note: We updated our review March 12, 2025, to include direct quotes from our test team.
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