Vornado Small Air Circulator
71460
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 3 speed settings with 18.6 cm blade diameter
- Moves air up to 21 metres with vortex circulation
- Corded design, weighs 2 kg for easy portability
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Vornado
- Model Number:
- 71460
- Blade Diameter (cm):
- 18.6
- Maximum Airflow (m3/hr):
- 543
- Motor:
- 63W
- Speeds:
- 3
- Oscillation:
- No
General Information
- Type:
- Air Circulator
- Colour:
- Black
- Noise Level (dBA):
- 52
- Additional Features:
- Whole Room Vortex Air Circulation, Multi-directional Air Flow, Fully Adjustable Chrome Glide Bar for 90 Degree Tilt, Detachable Grill
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 5 Year
General Information
- Type:
- Air Circulator
- Colour:
- Black
- Noise Level (dBA):
- 52
- Additional Features:
- Whole Room Vortex Air Circulation, Multi-directional Air Flow, Fully Adjustable Chrome Glide Bar for 90 Degree Tilt, Detachable Grill
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 286
- Product Width (mm):
- 246
- Product Depth (mm):
- 226
- Product Weight (kg):
- 2
- Cord Length (m):
- 1.8
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 300
- Box Width (mm):
- 260
- Box Depth (mm):
- 240
- Box Weight (kg):
- 2
Product Reviews of Vornado Small Air Circulator
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.6 out of 5 stars from 115 reviews
92% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Compact design with powerful airflow and effective room cooling
- Highly efficient at circulating air, even in larger rooms for its size
- Easy to clean and move; attractive, sturdy build and value for price
- Quieter on low, but noticeably noisy at high speeds; some lack an oscillation or timer feature
- Preferred for bedrooms and small spaces, but can struggle with larger rooms
- Some users find it expensive and missing features like remote and wall mount option
Pros
Quiet (11)
Efficient (8)
Easy (5)
Speed (4)
Quality (3)
Durability (3)
Value (1)
Niche (1)
Aesthetic (1)
Cons
Cleaning (4)
Noisy (2)
Great airflow well made
The best aspects are easy to clean,great airflow and quiet
Damien Zillmann
Confirmed purchase 25 September 2026
Published on 21 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good
Good
Terri
Confirmed purchase 18 January 2026
Published on 21 March 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Powerful compact fan
Small and yet so powerful and circulates air nicely
Andre Alfred
Confirmed purchase 20 February 2026
Published on 18 March 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Good
Good
Terri
Confirmed purchase 18 January 2026
Published on 1 March 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great fan
For a little fan this product does a great job cooling down a room
Timothy Wharton
Confirmed purchase 2 February 2026
Published on 25 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great
Great quality
Terri
Confirmed purchase 18 January 2026
Published on 11 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great little fan
This is a great little fan for circulating air around a small room like a bedroom. It pushes a lot of air and creates a whole-of-room breeze. No frills on the controls - on/off and 2 or three speeds. No timer. Not as cumbersome as a pedestal fan and will store nicely in the box in the off season.
Erik Kane
Confirmed purchase 7 January 2026
Published on 7 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great fan
Small but mighty air flow and great option to change air flow direction - good value considering the price paid for this fan
Penny B
Confirmed purchase 26 December 2025
Published on 23 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Powerful air flow
A compact unit that doesn't take up valuable floor space, but the most powerful fan we have owned. We are fan people, have them running pretty much constantly and this is the best we have had. Highly recommend.
Sophie
Confirmed purchase 22 December 2025
Published on 13 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Moves air with ease
This little fan is amazing at moving air. My wife often uses it to help dry the clothes in the cold wet weather we have been having. It isn't the quietest of fans but that's not what it is about. If you want air moving, these are great. If you want quiet this isn't for you.
Matt
Confirmed purchase 16 May 2025
Published on 15 June 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The Vornado Small Air Circulator is a compact floor fan for small rooms, bedrooms and desk-side use. It stands out for its vortex-style whole-room airflow, 90 degree tilt adjustment and lightweight 2 kg design that is easy to move around. It is best for shoppers wanting simple manual controls and targeted air movement, but it does not oscillate or include a remote.
What it’s great for
- Personal cooling
- Small room air movement
- Bedroom use
- Study spaces
- Desk-side airflow
Where it works best
- Bedroom
- Study
- Home office
- Small living area
- Desk-side space
Who it’s for
- Apartment dweller
- Student
- Remote worker
- Bedroom user
- Shopper wanting simple manual controls
Things to consider
This model is better for small rooms and directed airflow than broad-area coverage, as it does not oscillate and has no remote control.
Bedroom quietness score
7/10 - 52 dBA on lower settings is suitable for many bedrooms, though it is not ultra-quiet compared with premium sleep-focused fans.
Room size suitability
Small rooms
Portability rating
9/10 - compact build and 2 kg weight make it easy to move between bedroom, study and desk-side use.
Ease of assembly
9/10 - simple on-unit design with manual controls and minimal setup required.
Key benefits
- Vortex Air Circulation: Helps move air through a small room more broadly than a basic direct-only desk fan.
- 18.6 cm Blade Diameter: Compact fan head suits bedside tables, study areas and other tighter spaces.
- Maximum Airflow 543 m3/hr: Delivers solid air movement for refreshing small rooms and personal spaces.
- 90 Degree Tilt Adjustment: Lets you direct airflow higher or lower to better target where cooling is needed.
- 3 Speed Settings: Gives simple control over airflow strength without complicated setup.
- 52 dBA Noise Level: Operates more quietly on lower settings, making it easier to use in bedrooms or study spaces.
- 2 kg Lightweight Design: Easy to carry between rooms or reposition around the home.
- Detachable Grill: Makes cleaning and ongoing maintenance easier.
Q: Does this fan oscillate or just push air one way
A: No. Vornado 71460 does not oscillate. It uses fixed-position vortex airflow instead, so air movement depends on how you angle the head and place the unit, which suits steady whole-room circulation more than a side-to-side sweep.
Q: Will this circulate air through a large open-plan room
A: No. Vornado 71460 is better suited to small rooms than large open-plan spaces. Its maximum airflow is 543 cubic metres per hour, so it is built for localised whole-room circulation rather than filling a broad area on its own.
Q: Is it quiet enough for a bedroom or study
A: Vornado 71460 is reasonably quiet on lower speeds, with a listed noise level of 52dBA. It suits bedrooms and studies where constant air movement matters, but the higher settings will sound more noticeable than the low setting.
Q: Can you aim the airflow up toward a bed or desk
A: Yes. The chrome glide bar lets the head tilt to 90 degrees, so airflow can be aimed higher or lower instead of straight ahead only. That makes it easier to direct air across a bed, desk, or another part of a small room.
Q: Are the controls on the fan itself or remote operated
A: The controls are on the unit itself. Vornado 71460 has 3 speed settings and no remote control, which keeps operation simple but means speed changes need to be made at the fan rather than from across the room.
Q: Is the front grill removable for easier cleaning
A: Yes. Vornado 71460 has a detachable grill, which makes it easier to access the blades for cleaning than a fully fixed front cover. It is still a manual clean, so there is no filter system here to catch dust before it reaches the blades.
