Next shoppers are praising a 'powerful' yet 'stylish' desk fan that's 'well worth the money.' The high street retailer is selling a £35 fan that could be ideal for customers looking to keep cool during the hot weather. The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat Warning for the coming days, with temperatures forecast to reach 38°C.
Product Details and Features
The Next Bronx Desk Fan, priced at £35, has proved popular with shoppers. The product description states: 'Perfect for any room in the house, this desk fan has an industrial look, with black metal and wood-effect detailing, featuring three speed settings, an adjustable angle and an oscillating setting.' The fan also comes with a two-year guarantee.
Other retailers offer alternatives: Argos sells a £15 Bush White Desk Fan, Currys offers the £39.99 Air Circulator Portable (reduced from £55.99), and B&Q has a £29.99 Pro Breeze AirFlo Mini 11 inch Turbo Fan.
Customer Reviews and Ratings
The Bronx Desk Fan has earned an average rating of 4.6 out of five from Next shoppers. One reviewer commented: 'Lovely looking fan! Matte black and faux wood trim, very stylish and perfect for my sewing room! Three speeds which are great and quite low noise! Very happy with the quality and the price.' Another said: 'Brilliant fan. Amazing quality. Cools you and your room down quickly. Amazing price for the quality. Highly recommend.'
However, some customers noted assembly difficulties. One reviewer claimed: 'Is ok but stupid where small screw goes.' Another wrote: 'Great fan, well built. Good quality, value for money. Only problem is the small screw to secure fan cover, was a hassle.' A similar reply read: 'Works well and is pleasant to look at in black. However, it was fiddly to put together, and the instructions were not clear.'
Despite these issues, many praised the fan. One buyer said: 'Very nice looking fan, quite heavy and well made. Very powerful and cooling. Not too difficult to put together.' Another added: 'Lovely to look at, three speed settings, just what I wanted. Even I was able to assembly it and that's saying something! Some fiddly tiny screws, but with patience, everything goes together nicely. Well worth the money.' More praise read: 'Brought this and a standing fan both are excellent and extremely powerful.'
Heatwave Context
The Met Office warned: 'Amber Extreme Heat Warnings have been issued from Monday through to Thursday with temperatures widely exceeding 35°C.' The Next fan offers a stylish and effective cooling solution for households facing the heat.
