The satisfyingly strong airflow, quiet operation, useful Eco mode, and easy portability make this a great value air circulator.
MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator: two-minute review
The MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator is a desktop-sized fan that delivers surprisingly strong airflow for its size. It’s available to buy from the Meaco website and Amazon UK, and has a list price of £79.99.
With a base that’s around 212mm in diameter, the MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator isn’t the most compact desktop fan going, but it isn’t obtrusive. Despite looking a bit chonky, it only weighs 2.3kg, and was easy to pick up and carry between rooms using the integrated carry handle.
One key feature that sets the Sefte 8in apart from many of the best fans is its built-in rechargeable battery, which can be replaced, if needed, at a cost of £19.99. The battery life was acceptable considering how small it is, lasting around four hours while oscillating on speed six, which is the middle speed, but the battery can last a lot longer without oscillation.
There are two modes available aside from manual operation, my favorite being Eco mode, which adjusts the fan speed according to the ambient temperature. The other is Night mode, which mutes the control beeps and turns off the display. This worked perfectly fine, though it proved a little redundant as I preferred keeping the fan in Eco mode and instead using the remote to silence the display and mute the somewhat obnoxious, high-pitched beeps.
The remote is cleverly designed to fit discreetly on the front of the fan when not in use, but the wide diameter did prove a little tricky for me to use due to my smaller-than-average hands. There are touch-sensitive onboard controls for adjusting the fan speed, cycling through modes, and enabling the oscillation, which is limited to 70 degrees.
The Sefte 8in operates really quietly, giving a reading of just 40dB when running at its top speed of 12, which is equivalent to the sound of a refrigerator running. The airflow was also impressive, providing a strong and solid channel of air, which actually made me feel cooler than the two (far pricier) Dyson fans I was testing around the same time.
I highly rate the MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fan that delivers convenient cooling quietly. The battery won’t last till morning if you’re trying to cool down on a hot night, so you’ll need to keep it plugged in for those instances, but it’s a useful feature to have if you want to keep it close by and don’t have access to a power socket.MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator review: price & availability
List price: £79.99
Launch date: June 2025
Available in the UK
The MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator is available in the UK at a list price of £79.99 and can be purchased from the Meaco site, Amazon, and other retailers.
While there are plenty of budget air-circulating fans on the market, the MeacoFan Sefte 8in has a few features that set it apart from cheaper competition. This includes a rechargeable and replaceable battery, and the Eco mode, which is essentially an auto function that’ll adjust the fan speed as the ambient temperature changes. Both features are a breath of fresh air, and make the Sefte 8in an option worth exploring.
One of the key features of the MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator is the rechargeable and replaceable lithium-ion battery. Replacement batteries cost £19.99 from the Meaco website, though the Sefte 8in will run without a battery in situ (provided it’s plugged into the mains, of course). I go into the battery life in more detail later on in the review, but for now, it’s worth noting that, due to the nature of the battery, its performance will decline over time, with Meaco advising that the battery should last about two to three years, depending on usage.
The price may be a little rich for those looking for a cheap-and-cheerful cooling solution, but for those who value quiet and convenient cooling, the features and performance of the Sefte 8in easily justify the price tag.
Value for money score: 4.5 out of 5MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator review: specsMeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator review: design and features
Easy-to-access rechargeable battery
Cleverly concealed circular remote control
12 fan speeds, Night mode, and Eco mode
With dimensions of 212 x 261 x 384 mm, the MeacoFan Sefte 8in Portable Air Circulator isn’t exactly a compact fan, but it’s not oversized either. The base has a diameter of roughly 212mm, so it’ll fit happily on a dresser or a bedside table, but it proved too deep to fit on my windowsill – though I’d be hard pushed to find one that would.
