Genesis 20" Box Fan, 3 Settings, Max Cooling Technology, Carry Handle, Black (G20BOX-BLK)

I saw the reviews addressing how loud it is and did NOT take it into account as much as I should have. All the settings are pretty loud and only get louder as they go up. I am okay with the white noise but some people definitely wouldn't be. However, the extra noise pollution means I can worry less about suitemates hearing me on calls or playing music, so I see it as a good thing! Works VERY well as a box fan and is very sturdy. Provides a lot of airflow and perfect for a dorm.

Not much to say which I guess is a good thing. Its a 20" box fan! I got it to fit in the bedroom window for cool evenings to get some air circulation going. It also works great as a standalone fan to get air moving in to my stuffy office (the farthest room from the furnace of course) to cool it off in the summer. I like that the feet are retractable and can be twisted in and out of place repeatedly. It really moves a lot of air fast too. I only ever have to keep it on the low setting and it will circulate a hot room in a few minutes. I also like the black look with very minimal logo. Dead-simple controls with a single knob that is either off, high, medium, or low. My only complaint is that it felt a little pricey, but so does everything these days.

I really was looking for a nice fan that was going to put out a lot of air and I found it. This fan fits nicely in the window but also has little feet on the bottom for support. This fan is a great price and gets the job done!! I found it to be very light weight and I love the look. It took it right out of the box and plugged it in, no assembly required. I would definitely recommend!

The realest review. I wish there was one more speed in the three settings for a fourth option that is not so powerful. This is a great fan. It really ‘blows in a great way’. Just a little too much. I wish there was a speed that didn’t blow so hard and wasn’t as loud. This fan can definitely create wind to cool you down. It’s also pretty loud that it’ll be a great white noise machine if that’s what you’re looking for..

Kind loud on high, not really a big deal.

The phrase "they don't make 'em like they used to" can be applied to almost all modern electronics and this fan is no exception. I remember a box fan my grandparents had. It was solid steel construction with metal blades and a knob on top that clicked into position with military precision. It moves more air than a jet turbine. If you stick a cucumber in there, it'll slice it clean. It's over 60 years old, covered in rust, but it's still in use at my mom's house. I will probably be passing it down to my children.On the flip-side, I have no delusions that my grandchildren will be enjoying this modern-era plastic fan, but that's not a knock against the manufacturer; it's just a fact of life. Modern manufacturing hasn't had a focus on long-term strength and durability for decades, so people's complaints about this fan being cheap plastic are unfounded. Manufacturing of appliances with light electric motors hit its stride in the 50's and 60's. This isn't changing, deal with it. It's not the fan's fault.With that out of the way, as far as cheap plastic modern box fans go, this is the best I've seen for 5 reasons:1) Eye-catching design. It really does look more attractive than other fans with its slender blades, choice of color, and clean top surface.2) Very powerful. This fan's "low" setting is like a medium or high on most fans. This fan's "high" setting should be called "lay fan on floor for skydiving simulation." I've found that on medium this fan moves plenty of air for nearly any situation, but if you really want to kick it up, that high setting is amazing. Others complain of noise, but the noise is appropriate for how much air is moving and how fast the blades are spinning. The motor itself is very quiet and efficient; all the noise is from moving air and slicing blades. No noise means no air moving, people.3) Front control knob is much more convenient than the usual top knob. Keeps it from getting damaged and it's easier to actuate while the fan is inevitably situated in a window.4) Back-side handle. No top handle here, you grab the fan from a recessed rear handle to carry it. In nearly every plastic fan I've owned, the top handle and top control knobs are the first thing to break off. They are too exposed up there, and prone to bumping and breaking. I suspect this back grip will last much longer and combined with the aforementioned front control knob, I don't think I'll be replacing this fan just because cheap plastic parts broke off.5) Adjustable feet. Feet swing out for extra stability, then swing back for storage or tight spaces. Good design.I'm not an engineer, but I suspect the unique slender blade design is what allows this fan to operate at higher speeds and move so much more air on "high" than other fans. Time will tell if this new design will hold up over the years. I'm concerned that slender blades are more prone to breakage. However, as it sits, this is the best box fan I've seen since the golden era of manufacturing. Admittedly, it actually does move more air on "high" than my grandmother's fan for less money than hers probably cost new. (inflation adjusted of course) At the time of this review, this fan cost approximately 5-10 dollars more than competing box fans. I'm confident it was worth the extra money.

Pretty quiet but MAN is it powerful. Pushes a lot of air and is overall great

It's pretty dang loud but it's very powerful! This fan in my bedroom window really keeps the room cold. It's a pretty standard size and seems to be fairly durable so far. I'm not a huge fan of the feet because they don't pop on and off easily to fit places. Over all though, I would say it's a pretty good deal.