What's the MeacoFan Sefte Pro Pedestal Air Circulator like to use day to day?
The Sefte Pro is a premium fan designed for everyday use. I used it mainly in the bedroom during a two-week heatwave, and the cordless design quickly became its standout feature. Instead of positioning the fan around a socket, I could move it beside the bed, across the room or near the doorway depending on where the airflow felt most effective.
The controls are simple, with 12 fan speeds and three modes: Normal, Eco and Night. Night mode is especially useful in a bedroom because it switches off the display and mutes the button sounds. There's also a glow-in-the-dark magnetic remote, which is exactly the sort of feature you appreciate at 2am when you're too warm to sleep.
The app and voice-control options are available for anyone who wants them. Meaco lists WiFi connectivity, app control and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. I didn't test these features, so I can't comment on how well they work. For me, the remote control and cordless operation were far more useful.
At 5.5kg, it's not especially lightweight, but it's still easy enough to carry around the house. The hidden carry handle helps, and the lack of a power cable makes moving it from room to room much simpler.
Is the MeacoFan Sefte Pro Pedestal Air Circulator quiet enough to use at night?
This is where the Sefte Pro is at its best. Over a month of testing, including a two-week heatwave, it made hot nights noticeably more comfortable.
The standard Sefte was already praised in Mumsnet's previous review for its low noise levels, Night mode, remote control and effective air circulation. The Pro adds the freedom to place the fan wherever it works best rather than wherever the cable reaches - and it's also Quiet Mark certified.
Meaco says the Sefte Pro starts at 25dB, can move air up to 32m and offers both horizontal and vertical oscillation. I didn't measure those figures independently, but in everyday use it kept air moving around the bedroom effectively without becoming intrusive. Being able to position the airflow properly often mattered more than increasing the fan speed.
Anyone who sleeps hot, shares a bedroom or has awkwardly placed sockets is likely to appreciate the cordless design. During hot weather, it quickly became one of the fan's most useful features.
How well does the MeacoFan Sefte Pro Pedestal Air Circulator perform around the home?
Although most of my testing took place in the bedroom, the fan is easy to move around the house. Battery power makes it much easier to use in places where a pedestal fan wouldn't normally be practical, such as beside a desk, next to a sofa, in a child's room before bedtime or in a corner without a spare socket.
The three height settings add to that flexibility. At its lowest setting, it works like a table fan. At full height, it's a traditional pedestal fan. Adjusting the height still requires changing the stand sections, so it's not something I'd want to do every day, but it does make the fan more adaptable over the course of a summer.
The oscillation settings are another strength. Meaco lists three horizontal settings and three vertical settings, allowing you to choose between a more focused airflow or wider circulation around the room.
The smart features may appeal to people who already use connected home devices. App or voice control could be useful if you're cooling a nursery, pet area or bedroom before going in. Even if you ignore those features entirely, the battery alone gives the Pro a clear advantage over the standard model.