Honeywell · Updated July 2026
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan: price & specs
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: honeywellstore.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan is listed at $96.95 on honeywellstore.com as of 2026-07-27, #7 cheapest of 15 tower fans (median $99.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 50/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 15 in class.
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest tower fans: Holmes HTF3110A Oscillating Tower Fan — $29.99
- Best for Quiet at lower speeds; good for bedside white noise; Decent wind speed up close.
- Skip if Wind speed falls off over distance is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$96.95Is the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan a good buy?
At $97, the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan is #11 cheapest of the 15 tower fans we track, where the median is $99.99. On the spec sheet, its height of 39.8 in is below the median of the 15, its speed settings of 8 is above the median of the 15, and its timer h of 8 is below the median of the 13.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 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).
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-04-03
Tested by Reviewed
Consistently 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
Commonly flagged
- Wind speed falls off over distance
- Build feels somewhat cheap
- Not the quietest when compared with the best fans
Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Reviewed provided an extractable hands-on body for this exact model, so no cross-source agreement could be established. No measured values (wind speed, dB) were published by the surviving source.
The sources (1)
The Honeywell HYF290B Quietset would be a good option for someone looking for a tower fan at a reasonable price who likes to sleep with a fan next to their bed and appreciates a little white noise.
When we tested the Honeywell Quietset, it put up average numbers.
Wind speed falls off over distance
Specifications
| Price (US) | $96.95 — current on record (was $129.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Released | — |
| Height (in) | 39.8 in |
| Speed settings | 8 |
| Oscillation | yes |
| Bladeless | No |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Timer h | 8 |
| Noise dba | 39 dB |
Source: honeywellstore.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by aircoy.com. Re-verified from the official Honeywell Store: $129.95 MSRP (on sale $96.95 at access), 39.8 in, 8 speed settings, 1/2/4/8h auto-off timer, remote with on-board housing. Honeywell does not publish a dB spec; 39 dB is from the independent AirCoy review (page exists and states 39 dB) and is retained as a corroborated third-party figure, not a manufacturer spec. Open-blade grille.
Is the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan worth it vs cheaper tower fans?
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan against its closest cheaper and pricier tower fans on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Height (in) | Speed settings | Oscillation | Bladeless | Remote control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan this | $96.95 | 39.8 in | 8 | yes | No | Yes |
| Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan T42951 | $89.99 | 41.8 in | 3 | 60° | No | Yes |
| Dreo Cruiser Pro T1 Tower Fan | $99.99 | 41.73 in | 6 | 90° | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 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). 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. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan cost?
The Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan has a US price of $96.95, as of 2026-07-27.
How does the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan compare on price?
At $97, the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan is #11 cheapest of the 15 tower fans we track, where the median is $99.99.
Has the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-06-27 the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan has fallen 25.4%, from $129.95 to $96.95.
What is the lowest price the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan is $96.95 on 2026-07-27 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan?
At $96.95, the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.
What are the Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan's key specs?
Honeywell QuietSet HYF290B Tower Fan (Honeywell): height in 39.8 in, speed settings 8, oscillation yes, bladeless No, remote control Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $96.95 at honeywellstore.com, 2026-07-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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