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Vornado Flippi V6 Personal Air Circulator Fan Black
Last Updated: March 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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Size
227fan, desk, size, compact, desk at work
+93%
-7%
" ... Plus it’s great for travel and light weight. ... "
" ... This little thing is perfect for my desk. ... "
" ... Doesn’t take up much room and it’s the perfect size for my desk! ... "
" ... Small but works great. ... "
" ... It’s very quiet, perfect for my desk! ... "
" ... Have this on my desk at work! ... Pretty strong for its size. ... "
" ... This fan is PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT for my desk at work. ... "
" ... Great for your desk ... "
Sound Quality
122noise, fan, air, white noise, noisy
+76%
-24%
" ... Stylish, quiet, easily adjusts to every angle and direction, wonderful warm soothing sound at bedside as white noise. ... "
" ... Keep in mind this is a tiny, quiet fan, so it isn't going to blast you with air if that's what you're looking for. ... "
" ... My husband is really sensitive to noise so i always have to find fans that are quiet. ... I also love how when it's not in use, you can swivel it down so it looks like a speaker or something instead of a fan. ... "
" ... I use it on my bedside table for the noise and it is perfect and super cute! ... "
" ... It has two speeds which one is low but still powerful and almost soundless while the other is more powerful and is louder. ... "
" ... The low setting is very quiet you can barely hear it. ... "
" ... I love the power and the sound is very relaxing. ... "
" ... So cute and works perfectly and quiet too. ... "
Overall performance
78fan, low, two speeds, 2 speeds, quiet
+90%
-10%
" ... Have had this running almost 247 since new and it's running nice and smooth. ... "
" ... Quite on the lowest speed, but then it moves a tiny amount of air. ... Noticeable sound a high speed but then it only moves slightly more air than on low speed. ... "
" ... It has two speeds that are quiet and work well for desks! ... "
" ... Works well the only thing is it only has two-speed settings which I would prefer three like a standard fan! ... "
" ... It has two speeds and an adjustable fan direction. ... "
" ... This fan has exceeded my expectations! ... "
" ... I have this fan in my lap right now. ... "
" ... I wish it had a higher setting than what it gives, but overall it does the job. ... "
Capacity
76air, bathroom, office, desk, small
+93%
-7%
" ... I really like these Vornado Flippi fans and have bought several for use around the house. ... "
" ... I can feel it on my face, when its about 2.5 ft. away. ... "
" ... Perfect size for a bedroom to circulate the air. ... A must have in the spring and summer before you kick on the ac or have a stuffy room. ... "
" ... Perfect for my small galley kitchen ... "
" ... small quiet powerful. ... "
" ... Very compact for small spaces. ... "
" ... My good friend bought me one for my desk and I loved it so much I bought one for the house! ... "
" ... Works in my bathroom to help circulate air. ... "
Cooling
73cool, quiet, air flow, cools, cooling
+92%
-8%
" ... I also bought one for my office for the white noise & air circulation. ... "
" ... Smaller than I thought, but it has a nice air flow. ... "
" ... just enough air circulation. ... "
" ... A must have in the spring and summer before you kick on the ac or have a stuffy room. ... "
" ... This wonderful little fan keeps me cool on the really hot days we get - plus I sit right by a window so it's nice to have it available when necessary. ... "
" ... It's small, quiet, and keeps me cool at my desk. ... "
" ... Works in my bathroom to help circulate air. ... "
" ... Fan is cute and matched my decor, but the fan is not very powerful at all. ... "
Volume
70fan, quiet, high, air, setting
+41%
-59%
" ... Only downside is that the high setting (1 of 2) is super loud and I can't use it during the day. ... "
" ... I bought it to move some air around in a small room but it's just not powerful enough. ... "
" ... Very loud, especially when placed on high. ... Would expect it to blow more air with how loud it is. ... "
" ... • The motor isn't loud enough to be distracting. ... "
" ... Started loud buzzing then died after two months. ... "
" ... I've been using this fan on low for less than a week and it's already making a loud clicking sound. ... "
" ... Way over-priced for the volume of air. ... "
" ... At level 1, it is very quite, and it is bit noisy at level 2. ... "
Design
60cute, design, fan, sleek, look
+93%
-7%
" ... I like the sleek look. ... "
" ... It would be a really cute small modern design desk fan if it worked. ... "
" ... Super cute, too. ... "
" ... Nice because it's inconspicuous in size, color, and design. ... "
" ... And, it looks nice. ... "
" ... Small but powerful -- and nice-looking ... "
" ... Cute design, very very small ... "
" ... The style of the fan is cute and the color looks really good too! ... "
Product Reliability
44year, years, lasted, defective, working
+57%
-43%
" ... I have had mine now for 7 years and it is like brand new still. ... "
" ... i've been using it for a few days now, and i have no major complaints so far. ... "
" ... Dependable and sufficient. ... "
" ... First one purchased a year ago and now 2 more. ... "
" ... Its quiet and reliable. ... "
" ... Second one of these in 6 years. ... "
" ... They've improved the design from about 6 or 7 years ago when I bought one for my work office (and which I gifted to someone there when I left that job) -- it's quieter and a bit more compact. ... "
" ... Status: Its has been 3 months since purchase and the fan still works ... "
Color
42fan, cute, colors, love the color, turquoise
+100%
" ... It takes up hardly any space, is small and compact and available in some really nice colors. ... "
" ... The setting levels are great and the pop of color fits right in. ... "
" ... I love te color options and I can’t get over how cute it is. ... "
" ... I really liked the reviews and the style plus colors you could choose from on this fan. ... The black fan was $5.00 less but so happy I paid the little extra for the pretty color. ... "
" ... Nice because it's inconspicuous in size, color, and design. ... "
" ... Perfect little fan for my nightstand, and available in the perfect color for me. ... "
" ... I was looking for white, but the aqua color of this one is fun. ... "
" ... It's a neat retro color which I like. ... "
Build Quality
32fan, feels, well made, plastic, small
+78%
-22%
" ... Build quality is good, not great. ... "
" ... The fan itself appears to be sturdy and well-made. ... "
" ... Love that it’s small & durable. ... "
" ... Strong and solid EXTREMELY LITTLE fan. ... "
" ... It is compact, built sturdy. ... "
" ... Supper tough dropped it 3 times didn’t break. ... "
" ... Purchased for daughter to take to dorm in the fall. ... "
" ... It's a thin line. ... "
Storage
31air, fan, much space, small, desk
+94%
-6%
" ... Just enough to improve the air circulation in my personal space. ... "
" ... Convenient, doesn't take much space on my office desk, nice and quiet and hides out of sight when you don't need it on just by flipping it closed. ... "
" ... It circulates the air really well in its little space. ... "
" ... It's a personal fan for a desktop or small space. ... "
" ... I wanted a fan for my night stand that would occupy less space than my previous one. ... It saves me so much table space. ... "
" ... Tiny, cute, good for small space, decent air flow ... "
" ... It is small enough that it does not take up too much space and it is quiet enough that it doesn't bother any of my coworkers. ... "
" ... This is a great fan for a desk or any small space. ... "
Fit
27fan, fit, desk, fits perfectly, small enough
+81%
-19%
" ... I use this fan at my office and it fits perfect on my dest without being in the way. ... "
" ... I bought it for my desk at work & it fits perfectly. ... "
" ... This little 'cutie' fits on almost everything and everywhere there is a plug in. ... "
" ... This fan is perfect when performing peels on clients, they can easily hold it. ... "
" ... Nice small fan, we use it on our night stand on hot days, and it's small enough to fit and looks nice too. ... "
" ... Still works amazing and I love how it swivels and tilts so it can be in the right position. ... "
" ... 5 Stars: Works exactly as advertised, fit/finish are what you'd expect when purchasing this type of product AND it is a good value ... "
" ... I work at a desk so airflow is all around me and fits well along with my computer and other items. ... "
Ease of Use
23easy, setting, easy to use, turn, small
+91%
-9%
" ... It feels more like a light breeze. ... "
" ... The other setting is great and breezy. ... "
" ... Small, easy to use, has two modes of power. ... "
" ... It is perfect size and gives me enough of a refreshing breeze. ... "
" ... Can be pointed in different directions. ... "
" ... It is pretty quiet for a fan, easy to use, and small enough to not clutter up my desk at work. ... "
" ... Although it is not the oscillating model, it still puts out a great steam of air and is durable and works great. ... "
" ... The breeze is light, but effective. ... "
Price
22money, worth, fan, waste of money, save
+64%
-36%
" ... Overall not bad for the price but I'm sure there's something stronger and quieter on high for just a little more money. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
" ... For the price this is so worth it! ... "
" ... A great little air mover at a throw away price. ... "
" ... All in all, good product for the price. ... "
" ... Very reasonable cost. ... "
" ... For the price you cannot go wrong. ... "
" ... Great product and price! ... "
Comfort
21turn, fan, cool, breeze, moves
+67%
-33%
" ... While unobtrusive and relatively cute, is very difficult to operate with one hand. ... "
" ... Purchased for daughter to take to dorm in the fall. ... "
" ... The fact that I can adjust the angle is a big plus. ... "
" ... It's nice and well made but, feels kind of cheap and overly "plastic-y". ... "
" ... Also being able to pivot the head down and up really helps point the airflow properly. ... "
" ... It's a tiny fan, but it moves the air enough that it makes my stuffy office a lot more comfortable. ... "
" ... It's adjustable as to direction, so I can aim it right at my face, and a cool gentle breeze sees me through getting dressed. ... "
" ... it's quiet and creates that cool breeze that helps me fall asleep. ... "
Sleep Tracking
20noise, fan, white noise, night, husband
+100%
" ... I travel with this in my suitcase because I like a light breeze as I sleep. ... "
" ... I bought this fan for my bedside table as I sleep hot and my husband does not. ... "
" ... Pretty quiet, can keep it on during the summer and enjoy the breeze, not totally quiet enough to sleep but than again what is, I am a sensitive sleeper. ... "
" ... The color is awesome and it helps me sleep. ... "
" ... I like to have a fan going when I sleep at night. ... "
" ... The unanticipated gain is white noise which further insured a delicious nights sleep. ... "
" ... Love it use it everyday, nice to have on in the background or when I sleep ... "
" ... Perfect for sleep :) ... "
For Travel
16travel, fan, take, trips, white
+94%
-6%
" ... Plan on using when we travel. ... "
" ... And, I could take it traveling easily as it's so compact and lightweight. ... "
" ... I take it with me when traveling. ... "
" ... Easy to fold to carry in luggage when traveling. ... "
" ... Nice little fan for travel. ... "
" ... This will make a great travel fan. ... "
" ... Perfect for traveling. ... "
" ... It's perfect for traveling with. ... "
Returns
15back, returned, box, unfortunately, sent
+7%
-93%
" ... Had to return mine. ... "
" ... Hopefully, Amazon will refund me upon return of unit. ... "
" ... And REALLY annoying, I have to pay over 25% of the purchase price to return it! ... "
" ... I had confidence in the vornado brand so I tore open the box and now I have no box to return this crap. ... "
" ... I returned the first one for this reason and sent an explanation. ... The replacement has the same issue. ... "
" ... Now too late to return it. ... "
" ... returned right away! ... "
" ... I opened the box to test after 30 days, hence can't return this anymore. ... "
For Running
10keep, treadmill, straight, hot, fan
+80%
-20%
" ... Have had this running almost 247 since new and it's running nice and smooth. ... "
" ... It’s compact, yet it is powerful enough to keep me cool while on the treadmill. ... "
" ... Use this to keep the air moving when exercising indoors on a stationary bike. ... "
" ... I use this fan on my treadmill. ... "
" ... I have three of these, and one has been running for a year and a half straight. ... "
" ... I get super hot after riding my bike to work, this thing helps me cool off quickly and doesn't disturb my coworkers that sit near me. ... "
" ... It is good for directing air straight at you at a hot desk, I keep mine running pretty much at all times because it is super hot by my desk and this is the one source of relief I have. ... "
" ... Still running strong! ... "
Marketplace
10picture, slightly, purchased, like, item
+40%
-60%
" ... It’s too expensive to box up and shop back to seller. ... "
" ... This did not live up to the manufacturer description. ... "
" ... This is the worst thing I have ever purchased on Amazon :( ... "
" ... Not as pictured. ... "
" ... I've ordered quite a bit of stuff from Amazon, and I think this is the most worthless item to date I have received. ... "
" ... Costco has it too but only in blank ... "
Drying
10hair, makeup, drying, cool, bathroom
+80%
-20%
" ... Low speed is perfect for just a slight breeze and if the room is hot the high speed definitely keeps you cool without drying out your eyes. ... "
" ... Or paint my nails and let them dry in the wind. ... "
" ... I set mine on the floor and point it up into my bath towel to dry it out. ... "
" ... I purchased a white one for my makeup area to help dry my liquid eyeliner fast and one for my work does. ... "
" ... I purchased one of these for my bathroom (keep on my while I'm drying my hair, help dry makeup primer, etc) and it works exceptionally well. ... "
" ... PRetty powerful that I have to use the lowest setting or else my eyes would get intensely dry. ... "
" ... I use it on my makeup vanity to keep cool while drying my hair. ... "
Cables
8long, outlet, way, problem, plugging
+75%
-25%
" ... This little fan is perfect in every way and has a long electric cord. ... "
" ... Fun color, great for the office Nice cord length. ... "
" ... Cord is heavy enough and strain relief effective, so I expect this will last at least for the warranty or longer. ... "
" ... The cord is pretty long and will reach an outlet no problem. ... "
" ... and cord is long. ... "
" ... The cord is plenty long to move it around. ... "
Device Compatibility
8phone, work, well, really, perfect
+63%
-38%
" ... This fan works well on my desktop. ... "
" ... The size is perfect and sites right next to my computer monitors without really being in the way. ... "
" ... Perfect fan for my desktop at work. ... "
" ... I bought mine in black because it blends well with my computer and phone set up. ... "
For Kids
6daughter, purchased, college, perfect, dorm
+100%
" ... This is my favorite toy!!! ... "
" ... bought this one for my son and he loves it . ... "
" ... Perfect for my daughter. ... "
" ... I purchased a black one for my 7 year old son and the pearl color for my 8 year old daughter. ... "
" ... Purchased for daughter to take to dorm in the fall. ... "
As Gift
6purchased, bought, one, coworker, fan
+83%
-17%
" ... I purchased this as a gift for a coworker who gets hot at work. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift, recipient loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my co-worker. ... "
" ... I liked this fan so much that I purchased one for a gift. ... "
" ... Bought 2 for Christmas gifts! ... "
Ports
6plug, powered, power, port, outlet
+50%
-50%
" ... Just can't use at work no outlet available. ... "
" ... Tried plugging it in a different outlet thinking maybe it's the plug that is broken but no. ... "
Wash Programs
5two, high, low, 2, setting
+80%
-20%
" ... It has two settings basically. ... "
" ... Has 2 perfect settings. ... "
" ... Has a high setting and lower setting! ... "
" ... It has two settings. ... "
Noise Cancellation
5white noise, makes, low, keep, help
+80%
-20%
" ... I use the low one when I sleep to help cover up outside noise. ... "
" ... It’s actually a nice white noise to. ... "
" ... Perfect amount of white noise. ... "
" ... It is the perfect level of white noise. ... "
Power Consumption
5little, noisy
+20%
-80%
" ... Way too small not enough power. ... "
" ... Not much power ... "
" ... Also it is very noisy for how little power it has. ... "
Features
5light, thing, use, one, feature
+100%
" ... I love how this thing has two functions. ... "
" ... While it seems to be well made and has attractive features - it doesn't blow hardly an air. ... "
" ... Small, easy to use, has two modes of power. ... "
" ... It would be awesome if it had rotation, but it's still great with just the tilting feature. ... "
" ... The breeze is light, but effective. ... "
Cleaning
5dust, clean, air, years, lungs
+100%
" ... I take it home and I use it as my own personal fan while I’m reading, or if I’m cleaning the room I use it to keep the area cool. ... "
" ... The first Flippi I used for years and it was still going strong, but 5 years later it had a decent amount of dust accumulate in the back of it, so I decided to order a new one. ... "
" ... Bought this for my bathroom area for when I'm applying makeup, loved it so much that I bought another one for my desk at work . ... "
" ... A fan moves air, so a very important aspect of fan design is to be able to easily take it apart for cleaning. ... The only other possible way to clean a fan is vacuuming or using pressurized air - both methods involve extra things you shouldn't need to clean a fan and can kick extra dust into the air, to be inhaled into you and your family members lungs. ... "
" ... I think the designers had good reasons for the switch (making construction easier and with emphasis on clean design. ... "
Battery Life
5battery, small, price, operated, one
+60%
-40%
" ... This fan meets my needs much better than the battery powered fans. ... "
" ... Exactly what I was shopping for, a compact fan for a reasonable price, that is not battery-operated. ... "
" ... 3 year on the one at work which I use everyday and this one runs 12 hours every night. ... "
Controls
4fan, dial, bottom, wheel, turning
+25%
-75%
" ... I like it, but hate that the dial to turn it on is located a bit under the casing. ... "
" ... I checked the fan for a “reset” button . ... "
Call quality
4work, still, quiet, phone, low
+100%
" ... Low speed is quiet enough to not interfere with other sounds like phone calls, the television, etc. ... "
" ... When on low, it's quiet enough that I can still hear other people talking. ... "
" ... At my call center job, it worked great to help keep me cool and you could not hear the fan at all over the mic. ... "
" ... you can definitely hear that it's on . ... "
Network
4perfect size, desk at work
+100%
" ... I feel the fan strength is strong on high and just enough on low. ... "
" ... it is now in a security locker---about a block from my apartment 8102 . ... "
" ... Using them to cool off network equipment in a not well ventilated room in the house. ... "
" ... I bought this for my desk at work and it is the perfect size and strength. ... "
Cable Length
3cord, outlet, problem, enough
+100%
" ... The cord is pretty long and will reach an outlet no problem. ... "
" ... and cord is long. ... "
" ... The cord is plenty long to move it around. ... "
Product As Described
3like, images
+67%
-33%
" ... Looks just like picture. ... "
Delivery
3arrived, vornado, received
+67%
-33%
" ... product came on time and very well packed. ... "
" ... Arrived timely and in fine shape. ... "
Speed
3quiet
+67%
-33%
" ... Compact in size but really cools off my area. ... "
" ... It’s quiet and seriously cools. ... "
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Size: 6 meters