MYLEK Tower Fan Review

The MYLEK tower fan is worth buying if you want remote control convenience at the budget end of the market and do not mind a noisier top setting. It suits bedroom users who want to adjust speed or switch off without getting out of bed, offering solid airflow and a practical timer for around 40 pounds. The honest caveat is that the top speed is too loud for most people to sleep through.

Remote control on a tower fan used to cost extra. The MYLEK aims to change that, bundling in a remote at around the 40 pound mark and packaging it with three speeds and oscillation. It is a straightforward pitch for anyone who wants to adjust their fan from across the room without paying a mid-range price.

Design and build quality

The MYLEK is a conventional bladed tower fan: a vertical column on a round weighted base, finished in black or white depending on the retailer. It is unremarkable to look at, which for a lot of buyers is exactly right. The plastic casing is reasonably solid given the price point, with no obvious flex or rattle when you pick it up.

The control panel sits at the top of the column with clearly labelled buttons for each function. The remote mirrors the same controls and is small enough to sit on a bedside table without getting in the way. Assembly takes a few minutes with no tools needed.

Airflow and cooling

Airflow is a genuine strong point for a fan at this price. On the top setting the MYLEK produces a solid push of air that carries across a medium-sized bedroom comfortably. The oscillation arc, which covers around 80 degrees, does a good job of distributing that airflow around the room rather than blasting one spot.

It is not as refined or as powerful as fans in the 70-100 pound bracket, but for cooling a standard UK bedroom or living room during a warm summer evening, it does the job. Drop it to the middle speed and it maintains enough airflow for most situations while quietening down meaningfully.

Noise

The honest assessment here is that the top setting is louder than you would want for sleeping. There is a definite motor hum and some air movement noise that becomes intrusive in a quiet room at night. Budget bladed fans at this price all make compromises on noise at full power, and the MYLEK is no exception: it falls broadly in line with the category rather than standing out in either direction.

The lower two speeds are much more manageable: a background white-noise level that most people find easy to tune out. The timer helps here. You can set the fan to run on medium for a couple of hours as you fall asleep, then have it switch off automatically. That is a practical workaround for the top-speed noise.

Running costs

At about 45W the MYLEK costs roughly 1.1p an hour at the Ofgem price cap of around 24-25p per kWh. Running it overnight at a middle speed costs around 8-9p for eight hours. For a summer fan that runs several hours a day, the annual energy cost remains negligible.

Features

The headline feature is the remote, which works reliably within a normal bedroom or living room. The timer covers several fixed intervals up to eight hours, which is enough for most overnight use patterns. Three speeds give a decent range without overcomplicating the choice.

The notable omission is a natural breeze or sleep mode. Most mid-range fans offer a mode that varies the airflow slightly to mimic a natural wind, which is more comfortable for long use. At this price it is a reasonable compromise, but worth knowing if you plan to use the fan for extended periods.

Is the MYLEK worth it?

Yes, for the specific buyer it targets: someone who wants remote control convenience, decent airflow and a timer, without spending 60 pounds or more. The MYLEK delivers all three reliably. The top-speed noise is a genuine compromise, but the remote and timer combination at this price is genuinely useful.

If you need a remote and can stretch a little further, the Russell Hobbs tower fan adds brand reliability and similar features for a small premium. For the full picture on budget options, see our best cheap tower fans roundup, or our tower fan buying guide if you are still deciding on the right type.