Review: Meaco Sefte 8in portable air circulator is the ultimate cordless fan
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Let's not beat about the bush, this is probably the best fan you can buy. Meaco's new Sefte 8in Portable Table Air Circulator follows in the footsteps of previous models including the superb 1085 air circulator, and it's really just a next step in the development.
To create the newly-launched portable Sefte, Meaco pored over customer feedback and ironed out any small niggles to create what they hoped would be the perfect cooling fan. And it's not far off perfect, it has to be said.
Firstly, it's called "Sefte", because that literally means quiet, gentle, and undisturbed. And that sums up the output of the Sefte range. Don't expect a powerful blast of air from this, but it does a staggeringly job of cooling you down.
And that's partly because it's not actually a fan, per se. It's an air circulator. Not wishing to blind you with science, but air circulators move air around a room rather than blast it forwards. It's the reason they have large chambers around the blades, and it creates a more balanced and effective airflow.
It also doesn't blow the papers around on your desk, and it's much nicer to sleep with, because it's just a calmer, quieter experience.
Meaco's new Sefte has a party piece over its predecessors - it's cordless. It has a removable, rechargeable, and replaceable battery built into its base, and that can be charged up and run for up to 17 hours, thanks to a super-efficient and completely silent brushless motor.
There are corded versions, and there are pedestal versions, but none are as efficient and versatile as this 8" portable version.
In use, it's wonderfully quiet, and in the low modes you barely notice it, but it does do a superb job of wafting a gentle breeze around the room.
Its digital display is bright and offers all the information you need, and the buttons alongside it are nicely thought out and intuitive. They could be a tad more sensitive, but I'm nit-picking now.
While I'm nit-picking, I actually wish it came with a USB-C socket rather than a proprietary charger - it's one more thing to lose, but Meaco is leaning heavily on the sustainability credentials of its new hero product, so getting replacement parts won't be an issue.
There are other portable air circulators on the market, and I've tested a few, but this honestly is the best option out there in terms of its simplicity, functionality, and sheer innovation.
It looks good, it works well, it's cheap to run and, at its £79.99 launch price it's actually great value for money. It's an obvious five-star appliance.