I'm a hot, light sleeper and this super-quiet, desk-to-pedestal fan has rescued me from sleepless summer nights

I tested the Whisper Flex 2 from Duux to see if this sleek fan could live up to its name and deliver cool air with minimal noise

Duux Whisper Flex 2 pedestal fan in an off-white stone colour in a neutral room with a large houseplant behind the fan
(Image: © Duux)

Homebuilding Verdict

A sleek design that delivers a range of easy-to-use functions, including a handy night setting that dims the LED control panel. It's effective and super quiet at the lower settings, meaning my sleep wasn't disturbed.

Pros

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    Super quiet

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    Converts from desk to pedestal fan

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    Remote and app controlled

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    Night setting

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    Modern design

Cons

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    Problems connecting it to Wi-Fi

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    Assembly instructions could be slightly clearer

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    Rechargeable battery costs extra

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The recent heatwaves and sleepless nights have finally tipped me over the edge and made me consider getting a fan for our bedroom. I've previously been put off as I'm such a light sleeper that the slightest noise can wake me up, but a fan that promised to cool our room with less than a whisper of noise was something I was happy to put to the test.

The new Duux Whisper Flex 2 fan (available from Amazon) is endorsed by Quiet Mark, meaning it meets high standards for its low noise levels. Duux claims it comes in at only 13 decibels on the lowest fan settings, which is less than a whisper apparently as that measures around 30 decibels.

Beth Murton
Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating

For the past 20+ years, Beth has worked for and contributed to a number of leading magazines and websites in the UK, including Homes & Gardens, Real Homes, Ideal Home, Period Living and Grand Designs. She was the Editor in Chief of Gardeningetc.com for nearly three years and is now the the Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating. She has fully renovated two houses, including her current property, a 1930s house in the Midlands. Her passion for all things homes-related means that she's always planning a new project in the house.