Lasko
Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951
$89.99Cheaper
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Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 is cheaper at $89.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Honeywell
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan
$96.95
Which is better: the Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 or Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 is the cheaper at $89.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 | Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $89.99 MSRP from lasko.com | $96.95 |
| Brand | Lasko | Honeywell |
| Released | — | — |
| Height (in) | 41.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Speed settings | 3 | 8 |
| Oscillation | 60° | yes |
| Bladeless | No | No |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Timer h | 7.5 | 8 |
| Noise dba | 39–55.4 dB | 39 dB |
Sources — Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951: lasko.com (verified 2026-06-20). Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan: honeywellstore.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 and Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Height (in): Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 41.8 in vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan 39.8 in
- Speed settings: Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 3 vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan 8
- Oscillation: Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 60° vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan yes
- Timer h: Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 7.5 vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan 8
- Noise dba: Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 39–55.4 dB vs Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan 39 dB
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951
No sourced tester review yet.
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan
Reviewed calls the Honeywell HYF290B a solid, reasonably-priced pick, best for bedside white-noise sleepers: decent close-up airflow and lots of speed settings, but it feels cheap and its wind fades with distance. Only one whitelisted hands-on source survived verification (all three quotes confirmed literal; no hard measured numbers published). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Quiet at lower speeds; good for bedside white noise; Decent wind speed up close; Lots of speed settings (8) plus timer, remote, dimming panel, carry handle.
Flagged: Wind speed falls off over distance; Build feels somewhat cheap; Not the quietest when compared with the best fans.