The best bladeless fan for most people is the Shark TurboBlade tower, and the other five picks cover a desk, a bedside table and a small space. Every fan below is a bladeless fan from an Amazon Australia listing, judged on what the listing says and on its rating and rating count.
There are three kinds here: a tower fan sold in two colours, cordless USB desk fans and one small tower fan that works lying down or standing up. Most of these fans have few ratings, so we say the count every time.
Best bladeless tower fan: Shark TurboBlade Bladeless Tower Fan in Charcoal
Best bladeless tower fan: the Shark TurboBlade Bladeless Tower Fan in charcoal, because it oscillates up to 180 degrees, has 10 speeds and pivots between a tower mode and a wide air blanket mode.
The listing describes a fan you can pivot from a focused vertical Tower Mode to a horizontal, widespread Air Blanket Mode, with vents that twist in multiple directions and oscillation up to 180 degrees. It has 10 speed options plus Natural Breeze, Breeze Boost and smooth oscillation, and the listing says it accelerates air over 20 metres across your home. For quiet use, the listing describes 10 speeds and noise levels for sleep and relaxation modes. It also says the design is wipe clean and that DustDefense captures particles. It holds 4.5 stars from 23 ratings.
It suits a bedroom or living room where you want one fan that can aim air in different directions. The honest catch: it costs far more than the other bladeless fans here and has only 23 ratings, and the charcoal and white versions are the same model, so choose by colour.
Best Shark tower in white: Shark TurboBlade Bladeless Tower Fan in White
Best Shark tower in white: the Shark TurboBlade Bladeless Tower Fan in white, because it has the same 180 degree oscillation as the charcoal and the most ratings of any bladeless fan on this page.
This is the same Shark model in a lighter colour. The listing repeats the same description: Tower Mode and Air Blanket Mode, vents that twist in multiple directions, oscillation up to 180 degrees, 10 speeds, Natural Breeze and Breeze Boost. It holds 4.4 stars from 28 ratings, the biggest count of any pick here.
It suits a white or light coloured room where the charcoal would stand out. The honest catch: it is a colour choice rather than a different fan, in the same price band as the charcoal, and 28 ratings is still a small count.
Best bladeless desk fan: Sunlzy Bladeless Desk Fan
Best bladeless desk fan: the Sunlzy bladeless desk fan, because its listing describes 60 degree oscillation, 9 speeds, a 9 hour timer and USB powered, rechargeable use.
The listing describes a dual turbine boost system with a 3 phase brushless motor, 9 adjustable speeds up to 2,800 RPM and 60 degree oscillation. A built in LED light has 3 brightness levels, and the timer runs from 1 to 9 hours. The listing says operation is under 35 dB, the fan is about 34 cm in size, and the battery gives 3 to 10 hours per charge depending on speed, with Type C fast charging. It holds 4.6 stars from 5 ratings.
It suits a bedroom, bedside table or desk. The honest catch: only 5 ratings so far, so there is little buyer evidence yet.
Best cordless fan from a known brand: Russell Hobbs Bladeless USB Rechargeable Fan
Best cordless fan from a known brand: the Russell Hobbs Bladeless USB Rechargeable Fan, because its listing describes three speeds, ambient lighting and USB charging.
The listing describes cordless cooling for up to 2 hours on a full charge, with low, medium and high speed settings. You can plug it in for continuous use with USB charging, it is compatible with PCs, laptops and other USB enabled devices, and the quick charge time is under 3 hours. A built in ambient light is described for winding down, and the listing says the bladeless construction keeps curious fingers protected. It is the black model, and it holds 4.1 stars from 24 ratings.
It suits a desk or bedside table. The honest catch: only 24 ratings at 4.1 stars, and the 2 hours of battery quoted is shorter than the 3 to 10 hours in the Sunlzy listing.
Lowest priced fan with ratings: Vortex X28W Bladeless Desk Fan
Lowest priced fan with ratings: the Vortex X28W, because it is a rechargeable bladeless desk fan at the lowest price of the fans here that have ratings.
The title calls it a rechargeable bladeless desk fan. The listing says it has no exposed blades, uses air multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it into a smooth stream, and is generally quieter than traditional fans, ideal for bedrooms or offices. It also lists easy to clean and typically uses less energy. These are general statements, not model specific figures. It holds 3.1 stars from 20 ratings.
It suits someone who wants the cheapest way to try a rechargeable bladeless fan and accepts the lower score. The honest catch: 3.1 stars from 20 ratings is the lowest rating on this page, and the listing gives no speed, oscillation or battery figures.
Best for small spaces: Phefop USB Rechargeable Tower Fan
Best for small spaces: the Phefop USB Rechargeable Tower Fan, because the listing calls it a slim profile fan for narrow indoor spaces that works horizontally on a desk or standing in its base.
The listing describes a built in 1200mAh rechargeable battery with USB charging for desks, nightstands, camping or travel. It is a 2 in 1 tower fan: unfold the stand to use it horizontally on a desktop, or insert it into the included base to stand it up. The listing calls it a slim profile fan for narrow indoor spaces and lists ABS and PC materials. It is the beige model.
It suits a bedside table, a small desk or a dorm room. The honest catch: no ratings yet, and the listing gives no battery run time, so this is the least proven pick here.
How to choose a bladeless fan
How a bladeless fan works, according to the listings
A bladeless fan has no exposed blades. The Vortex X28W listing says it uses air multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it, and the Sunlzy listing describes a dual turbine boost system with a 3 phase brushless motor. Both Russell Hobbs and Phefop describe the bladeless design as having no exposed blades or protecting fingers, which is the feature most of these listings lead with.
Tower fan or desk fan
Pick the size by where it will sit. The Shark TurboBlade is the tower for a room, with vents you can twist and a 180 degree sweep. For bladed tower and pedestal fans, see our pedestal and tower fan guide. The Sunlzy, Russell Hobbs and Vortex are desk fans, and the Phefop can lie flat or stand up. If you only need air on yourself, a desk fan is enough, and our desk fan guide has more of them.
Cordless battery time and charging
Three picks are rechargeable. The Sunlzy lists 3 to 10 hours per charge depending on speed, and the Russell Hobbs lists up to 2 hours with a charge time under 3 hours. The Phefop lists a 1200mAh battery but no run time. The Vortex title says rechargeable and gives no figures. Compare the hours you need against what the listing actually states.
Oscillation and airflow direction
Only two listings give an oscillation angle: Shark at up to 180 degrees and Sunlzy at 60 degrees. Shark also lets you switch between Tower Mode and Air Blanket Mode. The Russell Hobbs, Vortex and Phefop listings do not mention oscillation, so do not assume they sweep.
Noise and sleeping use
Only the Sunlzy lists a decibel figure, under 35 dB. Shark describes 10 speeds and noise levels for sleep and relaxation modes. The Sunlzy also has a timer from 1 to 9 hours and a three level LED light, and the Russell Hobbs has ambient lighting, which suits a bedside fan.
Ratings and thin counts
No fan here has more than 28 ratings, and the Phefop has none. A 4.6 from 5 ratings tells you less than a 4.4 from 28, so we named the count for every pick. If you want more certainty, the Shark in white has the most ratings.
When a fan is not what you need
A bladeless fan moves air. If you are comparing it with other ways to cool a room, see our evaporative cooler guide and our portable air conditioner guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bladeless fan in Australia?
The best bladeless fan on this page is the Shark TurboBlade tower in charcoal. The listing describes 180 degree oscillation, 10 speeds, Natural Breeze and Breeze Boost, and it holds 4.5 stars from 23 ratings. For a desk or bedside the Sunlzy bladeless desk fan holds 4.6 stars, though from only 5 ratings.
Which brand of bladeless tower fan is best?
The Shark TurboBlade is the best bladeless tower fan here, in charcoal or white. Both listings describe a tower mode, a horizontal air blanket mode and oscillation up to 180 degrees. The Phefop is also a tower fan, but it is a small one with no ratings yet, so Shark is the better evidenced choice.
What is the best budget bladeless fan?
The best budget bladeless fan here is the Russell Hobbs: it is the lowest priced fan with a rating of 4 stars or more, at 4.1 stars from 24 ratings, and the listing describes three speeds and USB charging. The Vortex X28W costs less but holds 3.1 stars from 20 ratings, and the Phefop has no ratings yet.
How do bladeless fans work?
The listings give a few descriptions. The Vortex X28W listing says it uses air multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it into a smooth stream. The Sunlzy listing describes a dual turbine boost system with a 3 phase brushless motor. The Shark TurboBlade listing says it accelerates air over 20 metres across your home.
What is the best bladeless fan for a bedroom or living room?
For a living room choose the Shark TurboBlade tower: the listing describes 10 speeds, twisting vents and oscillation up to 180 degrees. For a bedroom the Sunlzy bladeless desk fan lists operation under 35 dB, a 1 to 9 hour timer and a three level LED light. Both have thin rating counts, 23 and 5 ratings.
What is the quietest bladeless fan?
The Sunlzy is the only fan here with a noise figure: its listing says under 35 dB. The Shark TurboBlade listing offers 10 speeds and noise levels for sleep and relaxation modes but gives no decibel figure, and the Vortex X28W listing says only that bladeless fans are generally quieter than traditional fans.
Is a bladeless fan better than a tower fan?
The Shark TurboBlade is both, a tower fan with no exposed blades: its listing describes a vertical Tower Mode, a horizontal Air Blanket Mode, 10 speeds and oscillation up to 180 degrees. If you do not need the bladeless design, our pedestal and tower fan guide compares bladed tower fans. The desk fans here cool one person.
Is there a bladeless ceiling fan or fan heater?
No pick here is a ceiling fan or a fan heater. All six are bladeless tower or desk fans: the Shark TurboBlade in charcoal and white, the Sunlzy, the Russell Hobbs, the Vortex X28W and the Phefop. The listings describe cooling and airflow only, so check a listing for any heating before buying.
Is there a Dyson on this list?
No. None of the six picks is a Dyson. The bladeless tower here is the Shark TurboBlade, which the listing describes with 180 degree oscillation and 10 speeds. The Sunlzy, Russell Hobbs, Vortex X28W and Phefop are smaller cordless desk or tower fans, and the Phefop has no ratings yet.
