MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10” Pedestal Air Circulator review: Premium performance, but do you really need the smart features?

Not sure how I ended up reviewing fans for T3, but I’m not complaining, especially in this weather.

After my AirCraft Lume review, which helped me survive the last heatwave in the UK, Meaco got in touch asking if I were up to review one of the brand’s new models, the WiFi-enabled MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10” Air Circulator.

At the time, the temperature wasn’t nearly as high as it is now, so I agreed to the review but told the brand I won’t be able to test the fan until the weather gets hotter. Fast forward two weeks, and I’m writing these words with the Sefte Pro facing me on almost full blast – otherwise, the heat is pretty unbearable.

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I’ve been using the MeacoFan Sefte Pro all week during the 30+ heatwave, and I’m pretty impressed with its build quality and performance. It’s quiet, robust, and thanks to its WiFi capability, it can also be integrated into your smart home setup (Alexa and Google Assistant).

It’s an air circulator, so don’t expect it to be cooling your home (unless you place a bowl of icy water in front of the fan), and the WiFi connectivity doesn’t make a lot of sense if you don’t have smart ambitions, as you can just use the controller to operate the Sefte Pro from afar.

However, if you’re looking for a sturdy fan with strong air-circulation performance, the Sefte Pro is an excellent option. Plus, thanks to its battery, it’s truly portable and can be moved around the house without having to hunt for sockets everywhere. Just wish I could adjust its height gradually, like my trusty MeacoFan 1056.

MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10” Pedestal Air Circulator review

Price and availability

The Sefte Pro 10” Pedestal Air Circulator retails for £200 (~$264 / €232 / AU$382) at Meaco and third-party retailers such as John Lewis, Amazon and B&Q in the UK. Needless to say, the fan is out of stock or on backorder at the moment, but most retailers will ship units by the end of the week.

Meaco doesn’t seem to sell its fans in the US or Australia, and availability in the European market varies by country, so I can’t tell how much they cost there. If you need more of a tabletop fan, MeacoFan also sells the Sefte Pro 10” Table Air Circulator for £120 (~$158 / €139 / AU$229).

Specifications

• Fan type: Air circulator
• Format: Pedestal
• Number of speeds: 12
• Oscillation: Yes
• Timer: Yes
• Maximum fan flow: 19.18 m³/min
• Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
• Weight: 5.8 kg (~12.78 lbs)

Design and build quality

The Sefte Pro comes in four parts, and it’s easy to assemble. Just screw the two pedestal columns together wth the fan and base units using the collars, and voila! The Sefte Pro is ready to go. You can also attach the fan unit directly to the base unit, forming a sort of tabletop fan (albeit quite oversized), or use just the one column for a slightly shorter setup.

The 9,200 mAh battery that enables the Sefte Pro to operate without a cord is located at the bottom of the base unit. To me, this is the most appealing feature of the fan – I can just lift it up and take it to a different room without hunting for sockets. Better still, the battery is powerful enough to power the Sefte Pro for 5.5 hours at full blast (and 11 hours on the lowest setting).

The circular remote is reminiscent of the MeacoFan 1056 and lets you control all aspects of the fan, including vertical and horizontal oscillation, fan speed, and more. You can also use the buttons on the fan to turn it on and off and cycle through speed settings, but nothing else. Weirdly, Meaco didn’t think about adding a carry handle to the Sefte Pro.

The unit weighs 5.8 kg (~12.78 lbs), light enough to be carried in one hand. The connecting poles are thick-ish, lending the Sefte Pro a sturdy feel without making it look or feel bulky. The cable attaches to the base unit, which is a lot tidier than the AirCraft Lume’s mid-stem approach.

Performance and features

The Sefte Pro can move quite a lot of air, thanks to its large blades and robust fan unit. It has 12 speed settings, with the lower settings producing almost no audible noise. You will start hearing the fan when you reach level 7, but even on the maximum setting, you will be able to converse with people near the Sefte Pro without having to shout.

Power consumption on the second speed setting (with no oscillation) is around 5W, which is low enough not to rack up a huge electricity bill. Crank up the intensity to 11 and turn on the spin, and the needle goes up to 22-23W, which still isn’t huge. Meaco claims standby power consumption is around 0.5W.

As mentioned above, the Sefte Pro can connect to your smartphone via WiFi. This allows the fan to be controlled via the app, which is somewhat redundant given that a remote is included in the box.

However, things get more interesting when you connect the app to third-party smart assistants, such as Alexa or Google Assistant. Meaco says you can control power, fan speed, modes and timers via both the app and voice assistants (and a smart speaker). Not just that, but you can also weave together all your Meaco products around the house and instruct the smart assistant accordingly (e.g. turn on the bedroom fan on speed 4).

Back to the fan operation, you can adjust both vertical and horizontal oscillation angles to narrow, medium, or wide. The Sefte Pro offers limited downward tilt, meaning its maximum 65º tilt is primarily useful for directing airflow towards the ceiling. It will go up to 120º horizontally, though.

It has three modes: Normal, Night and ECO. Normal is, well, Normal, while Night mode will gradually reduce speed to 1 and turn off the display. In ECO mode, the Sefte Pro will automatically adjust fan speed based on the room temperature, which is displayed in the middle of the screen at all times (unless you turn off the display).

Verdict

The MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10" is an excellent air circulator that combines strong airflow, whisper-quiet operation and genuinely useful portability thanks to its built-in battery. The sturdy build, flexible oscillation, multiple height options and excellent remote make it a pleasure to use, while ECO mode helps keep running costs low.

The Wi-Fi connectivity is the one feature that feels harder to justify. Unless you already have a smart home setup with Alexa or Google Assistant, the app doesn't add much over the included remote control, making the Sefte Pro pricier than it arguably needs to be. If voice control and automation aren't priorities, you'll likely get better value from one of Meaco's non-Wi-Fi models.

That said, if you want a premium fan that's quiet, efficient, genuinely portable and ready to slot into a connected home, the Sefte Pro is one of the best pedestal air circulators I've tested.

Also consider

If you don't need Wi-Fi or voice control, the MeacoFan 1056 remains the sweet spot in the brand’s range. It offers similarly excellent airflow, whisper-quiet operation, ECO mode and the superb magnetic remote, while its sliding height adjustment is actually more convenient than the Sefte Pro's fixed positions. You lose the built-in battery and smart features, but save around £40-£60 depending on current prices.

If you're spending premium-fan money anyway, the Dyson Pure Cool TP04 is worth considering. It combines powerful air circulation with HEPA air purification, smart home integration, and a companion app, making it a better fit for allergy sufferers or anyone who wants cleaner air and a cooling breeze. It isn't as portable as the Sefte Pro and lacks a built-in battery, but it offers a much broader feature set.