Is the new model 530 as good as older Vornados that established the company as a quality innovator?In this review, I compare the new 530 to two older compact models that I own.These are the excellent model 180 compact fan(infinite speed, no longer available) and the very good 510 compact (3-speed and in very short supply - watch out for merchants who substitute the current model 530 for the 510).These (and the larger, venerable model 280) have great features, quietness, quality, and durability.My comments should apply to the model 530 regardless of the color of the plastic case, since color has no bearing on performance in this product.
FEATURES
The 3-speed compact design is similar to that of the older models (note that some slightly more expensive Vornado models have infinite speed control instead of 3-speed but are otherwise the same).But the 530 has one major disadvantage that you're likely to miss in the promo copy. The fan head doesn't tilt as much as those in the older models. This model tilts only about 50 degrees, while the older fans tilt about 80 degrees.The older design is much better at getting air from the floor to the ceiling.
QUIETNESS
The whirring fan blades make as little noise as the older models (whisper quiet on low, moderate amount on medium, a lot of "whoosh" on high), but the 530 has an irritating low-pitched motor noise the older models don't have. Because it's low frequency sound, it will even go through walls.
QUALITY
Personally, I think the motor, because of the noise, must not be up to the quality of previous models. One of the fan blades on my 530 still had plastic from the molding process that hadn't been removed. Definitely a quality-control problem. My older models were all manufactured in the US; this one in China (judging from a recent visit to a store that had a number of Vornado models, the company's moved manufacturing of most, if not all, of their consumer market fans offshore).
DURABILITY
We'll have to see. Comes with a limited 5 year warranty (you must get an RMA and ship to Vornado in Kansas and other reviewers have complained about shipping and handling costs nearly equaling the cost of a new fan).
BOTTOM LINE
In my view, this fan departs from the Vornado tradition of quality and quietness. I don't recommend using the model 530 in a bedroom or other place where you need quiet due to the low-pitched motor noise. Note that the user manual pictures both the model 530 and the R2D2 looking model 630.
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Vornado 530L High-Velocity Personal 3-Speed Air Circulator, Linen WhiteProduct Description: Enjoy complete circulation for all the air in a small-size room with this 62-watt high-velocity personal air circulator. The unit moves air up to 65 feet and can be adjusted to allow for air movement at any angle. Ideal for year-round use, the air circulator offers summer and winter energy savings by maximizing the performance of a home's current heating and cooling systems. Its three speed controls include 2000, 1500, and 1000 rpm for custom circulation needs. Other highlights include deep-pitch blades for whisper-quiet operation, a removable grill for easy cleaning, and a classic, space-saving design that compliments any home or office decor. The compact air circulator measures 9-1/4 by 9-3/4 by 12-3/4 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.
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