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DREO DR-HAF004S 16-Inch Smart Oscillating Fan: specs and features
A 16-inch smart room fan with a DC motor, 9 speeds, 6 modes, 120° vertical and horizontal oscillation, a 12-hour timer, a remote and app control.
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The DREO DR-HAF004S is a 16-inch smart oscillating fan in silver. It's built to move air around a whole room, and it's controlled by remote, smartphone app or voice assistant. DREO positions it between a table fan and a floor fan, since it works on a surface or the floor.
Airflow and reach
DREO says its Turbosilent X technology produces airflow of 1,082 CFM that reaches as far as 110 feet. CFM (cubic feet per minute) measures the volume of air moved, and the "reach" figure is how far the airstream carries. These are the brand's figures, usually taken under controlled conditions, so in a real room the effect depends on the layout and where the fan stands. The fan has a 16-inch height and a 9-inch blade.
Nine speeds, six modes
The nine speeds give much finer control than the three-speed fans common on older models. The six wind modes are normal, auto, turbo, natural, sleep and custom. In general, natural mode varies the speed to mimic an outdoor breeze, sleep mode gradually lowers the output, and auto mode responds to conditions. Check the manual for how each mode works on this model.
Oscillation in two directions
The head oscillates 120° vertically and 120° horizontally. DREO says the app lets you adjust the angle. The listing also notes the product is being updated and that the silver DR-HAF004S has the 120° vertical and horizontal oscillation described.
Smart and manual controls
The fan works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Wi-Fi, so you can use voice or the DREO app. A remote is included, and an LED display shows the fan's status. It also has a 12-hour timer, a memory function and self-adjusting display brightness.
Quiet DC motor
A DC motor typically allows finer speed control and quieter running than a basic AC motor. DREO says this acoustically designed motor and the blade shape bring noise down to 25dB at the quietest setting. The listing's title says 20dB, so check the manual for noise figures at each speed.
Cleaning and size
The front grille and the blades detach for cleaning. The listing gives dimensions of 11 x 13 x 16 inches and a weight of 9.5 lb (about 4.3 kg).
Who it suits
It suits bedrooms, living rooms and offices where you want broad air movement, a quiet motor at night and the option of controlling the fan without getting up. It also suits people who like to use it on a desk or the floor.
What to check before you buy
- Placement: make sure the floor or surface can take the 11 x 13-inch base and nearly 10 lb.
- Room layout: think about where the air will travel and whether furniture blocks it.
- Smart features: confirm your Wi-Fi network and voice assistant work with the DREO app.
- Version: the listing says the product is being updated, so check the oscillation and features against the product you receive.
- Noise: check the manual for sound levels at the speeds you plan to use.
- Upkeep: unplug before removing the grille, and clean the blades regularly.
The short version
- A 16-inch smart oscillating fan with a DC motor and 9-inch blade.
- Rated by DREO at 1,082 CFM, with airflow reaching 110 feet.
- Nine speeds, six modes, a 12-hour timer, memory and an LED display.
- 120° vertical and 120° horizontal oscillation.
- Remote, app and voice control; removable grille and blades.
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