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The Sun
7 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
I tested supermarket chicken nuggets – the budget winner is joint with M&S and over HALF price compared to Birds Eye
FROZEN foods like chicken nuggets tend to get a bad rap. But this freezer staple can be incredibly helpful for busy weeknights and many offer up a decent serving of protein to hungry kids. 9 Emma Shafqat, of said: "Chicken nuggets often get a bad reputation, but they can be a convenient and reliable source of protein especially for fussy eaters. "Look for ones made with chicken breast as the first ingredient and aim for low salt and saturated fat per serving. "A short, recognisable ingredient list (foods your find in your kitchen cupboards) is a good sign. "Nuggets can be a quick source of protein when added to wraps or salads for a balanced meal. "Like any processed food, it's about the quality you choose and what you serve alongside it." But which nuggets to choose? LYNSEY HOPE investigates: M&S Breaded Chicken Nuggets (600g) £4.75, £7.91 per kg Cook from frozen: 20 minute s Lynsey says: "Impressive nuggets from M&S, which looked and tasted great. Chicken makes up 53 per cent of the total ingredients and it's all breast meat. Once cooked, it was tender, while the breadcrumbs were nice and crisp after the recommended 20 minutes in the oven. "The ingredients list garlic, herb and sage which were subtle but gave these nuggets a tasty flavour. "The bag is mega expensive, setting you back £7.91 per kg which was even more than Birds Eye. But as they tasted great, I've still given them a reasonable score on value for money. "If you can afford to spend a bit more on nuggets, I'd recommend these ones." Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 9/10 Birds Eye Chicken Dippers (697g) £5.50 for 38, £7.80 per kg Cook from frozen: 15 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "The branded nuggets have a very distinctive taste and that is down to the batter I think, which is lightly fried. "Overall chicken make up 50 per cent of the ingredients and again, it's all breast meat. They are pricey but quite moreish and well-filled with meat. "One of the quickest to cook in the oven, taking just 15 minutes. They were quite similar to McDonald's nuggets in flavour and texture. "The biggest problem is the price, they cost nearly double most own brands per kilogram and the difference is minimal." Taste: 4/5 Value: 2/5 Total: 6/10 Sainsbury's Breaded Chicken Nuggets (450g) £1.49 for 30, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 15 minutes Lynsey says: "Very meaty nuggets with British chicken making up 60 per cent of the ingredients - it's not necessarily breast meat though. The ingredients were simple, which I liked, with less rubbish in than other own brands. "They cooked well in the recommended 15 minutes and the breaded coating came out an appetising colour and had a lovely crunch. "The nuggets were small but excellent value too, on a par with Aldi when it comes to price per kilogram." Taste: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 8/10 Asda Battered Chicken Nuggets (670g) £3, £4.48 per kg Cook from frozen: 18 minutes Lynsey says: "Asda's nuggets are made with 100 per cent breast meat and chicken makes up 58 per cent of the ingredients so a decent proportion. "They took a while to cook, probably closer to 20 minutes than the recommended 18. But once cooked, the batter was nice - they were very similar to McDonald's nuggets with quite a salty taste. "I also thought that there was quite a lot of air in the batter and they could have done with a bit more meat to fill them out." Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 7/10 Aldi Roosters Chicken Nuggets in Breadcrumbs (450g) £1.49 for 30, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 16-18 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "Excellent value nuggets from Aldi and a decent sized bag. They are one of the meatiest with 60 per cent chicken in the ingredients and it's breast meat too. "Filling - though the flavour was a little bland, perhaps they need a little more seasoning in the meat." Taste: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 7/10 Morrisons Battered Chicken Dippers (450g) £2.30 for 25, £5.11 per kg Cook from frozen: 16-18 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "Apparently these contain chicken breast but it was a strange texture and a grey mushy colour which was a bit off putting. "The batter was light and cooked well but it fell off the meat when I was trying to serve them and it all got a bit messy. "Over priced too. At £5.11 per kilogram they were more expensive than every other own brand, bar M&S. There wasn't 25 in the bag either - only 24." Taste: 2/5 Value: 2/5 Total: 4/10 Lidl Braemoor Red Hen Breaded Chicken Nuggets (1kg) £3.25 for 65, £3.25 per kg Cook from frozen: 14 minutes 9 Lynsey says: " Lidl 's nuggets were great value and this was a supersized family bag which is great for the freezer. The meat is 100 per cent chicken breast, though it's from Poland and not UK. "They were well-seasoned, filling and flavoursome. This bag is over £2 cheaper than Bird's Eye and you get 27 extra nuggets for your money." Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 9/10 Tesco Battered Chicken Dippers (450g) £1.49 for 20, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 17 minutes Lynsey says: "These had an usual chemically taste and I wasn't a fan. The meat was very bitty too and I couldn't finish my portion, chucking three out of five in the bin. "They do contain 53 per cent chicken in the ingredients but it's not breast. "There weren't 20 in the bag either- I only got 18. Whilst they are good value, I wouldn't buy these again."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tested paddling pools from £10 – the winner comes with unique feature and will keep kids entertained for hours
The cheapest Lynsey tested comes in just under £10 POOL PLAY I tested paddling pools from £10 – the winner comes with unique feature and will keep kids entertained for hours Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHILDREN love water play and splashing around in a paddling pool will keep them cool and burn off excess energy on hot days. There are paddling pools to suit all ages, budgets and gardens - but if you don't want to spend a fortune, then you are in luck. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Lynsey Hope tested paddling pools to see how they compared Credit: Oliver Dixon We have tested the best pools you can buy for £40 or less and there are lots of fun ones to choose from. From fast set options to a pool with basketball hoops for extra fun, here are my favourites: Intex Swim Centre Rectangular Inflatable Paddling Pool £24.99, Smyths Toys Age: 6 plus 8 You will have to buy a pump separately if you want this paddling pool Credit: Oliver Dixon This Intex pool is a good size and can hold a whopping 749 litres of water, so it's big enough for the whole family to enjoy. I liked the extra wide walls too, as you could lounge back on it and watch the kids play on a hot sunny day and it felt very comfy. It also comes with a repair patch in case of puncture. Overall, I thought this pool is a good option that would suit pretty much anyone and all for a wallet friendly price. Performance: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Total: 9/10 Funsicle Turtle QuickSet Pool £30, Argos Age: 6 plus 8 This pool is easy to get set up Credit: Oliver Dixon A super cute pool, the kids were really excited when they saw the turtle blown up and ready for action. It's a quick set so super easy to get ready. You simply inflate the top ring and the pool rises as it fills with water. It took a minute to inflate and though the box says it takes ten minutes to fill, it definitely took a little longer than this - probably more like 25, but it was easy to do. It seems durable and is made from three-ply puncture resistant material. It can hold 757 litres of water and there's probably enough space for three kids to play in the water. It has a built in water sprayer too which provided hours of fun. For £30 I thought it was fun and good value. Performance: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Total: 10/10 Bestway Family Paddling Pool with Basketball Game £39.99, Amazon Age: 3 plus 8 Sport-loving kids will be keen on this interactive paddling pool Credit: Oliver Dixon The basketball hoops added a whole new layer of fun to my kids' excitement when I blew up this paddling pool. They couldn't wait to jump in and were immediately diving in and scoring hoops whilst they played. Handy that it came with two blow up balls as well. Although this pool is one of more expensive ones in our test, it did keep the children entertained for longer. My eldest son Jacob, 10, was also more entertained in this than he was in the plain pools. This also comes with a repair patch, which I think will come in handy as they were jumping around in a lot so probably only a matter of time before there is a puncture. Performance: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Total: 9/10 Home Swimming Pool £21.26, Temu Age: 6 plus 8 Don't buy this if you don't want to be regularly having to top up the air Credit: Oliver Dixon This two-ring rectangular pool was easy to blow up and it was put up and filled with water in less than half an hour. It's a decent size for the price, though it did sag a bit quite quickly. After a couple of hours quite a bit of air had come out and I had to pump a bit more in. However, the two large outer rings were super comfy to relax against and it's a great price." Performance: 3/5 Price: 4/5 Total: 7/10 Intex 1.8m Easy Set Paddling Pool £29.99, The Range Age: 3 plus 8 This robust paddling pool is worth spending a bit more money on Credit: Oliver Dixon Simply blow up the ring and this pool builds as it fills with water. It's not so labour intensive as others but it did take longer to fill - around 30 minutes from start to finish and whilst waiting, the kids were desperate to jump in. It feels robust. The idea walls are made with three separate layers for strength. It's good for smaller children, you can probably get two or three playing in it at once, and it measures around 20 inches deep. It also stayed up in the garden for several days with no maintenance required, other than fishing out grass and leaves. Performance: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Total: 8/10 Polar Pals Inflatable Pool with Play Centre £29.99, Bestway Store Age: 2 plus 8 This paddling pool is a great option for those with smaller gardens Credit: Oliver Dixon What a fun looking pool. There's only a little bit of water in the pool area but it's ideal for smaller kids who prefer running in and out of the water than fully submerging themselves. It has a couple of games to keep little ones entertained too - there's a ring toss game using the narwhal's horn and seal's nose and you can move the seal around to make it harder or easier. Thee's also an inflatable penguin and two foam fish toys for kids to splash with or they can try and feed them into the dolphine's mouth. Super cute and not to huge to store. Great option for smaller gardens too. Performance: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Total: 9/10 Bestway 40inch Safari Themed Kids Inflatable Paddling Pool £9.99, Bestway Store Age: 2 plus 8 This paddling pool is the cheapest on the product test Credit: Oliver Dixon Small and without the bells and whistles of some of the others, but for less than a tenner it's a cute design and it held up well. The three ring construction increases stability and reduces the risks of the sides buckling in and it comes with a repair patch, though it seemed reasonably sturdy. Easy to put up and filled in a matter of minutes. Great option for the price and for smaller gardens - little children are sure to love the cute safari design. Performance: 3/5 Price: 5/5 Total: 8/10 Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I tested Fab lolly dupes from Aldi, Asda and Iceland – the winner is cheapest and tastes identical to the big brand
PARENTS up and down the country will be stocking up their freezers with treats guaranteed to keep their kids happy on a hot summers' day. The Fab's a winner in many households but as the cost of living rises, a box of six will now set you back around £2.50. 5 Their popularity has prompted a few supermarkets to create their own dupes. But do they taste as good as the childhood favourite? Lynsey Hope finds out. Nestle Fab Strawberry Ice Lollies £2.50 for 6 41.6p each Per lolly: 75 calories, 2.5g fat, 10g sugar A real bit of nostalgia here - these lollies were just as good as I remember from childhood. I did wonder if the chocolate coating had been reduced - I certainly remember them having more chocolate and sprinkles. But the pink and white sections tasted fresher and fruitier than some of the dupes. I particularly liked the strawberry flavour and at just 75 calories per lolly, they're not too indulgent to give the kids as a treat. Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Iceland Sprinkle Lollies £1.45 for 6 24.1p each Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar 5 Smaller than the real deal, but taste wise the Iceland ones were a pretty good copy of the original Fab. The strawberry and vanilla flavoured parts tasted almost identical. There was a decent amount of chocolate and sprinkles on top. The kids loved them. They are also lower in calories, fat and sugar than the branded Fabs so a healthier option for children too. You'd be mad not to buy these instead. Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Aldi Gianna's Ice Blitz £1.45 for 6 24.1p each Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar 5 Identical in size and price to Iceland's lollies, you'd have a hard job telling them apart. But taste wise they were a little less fruity than both the Fab and the other dupes, especially the strawberry part of the lolly. They are shorter, but thicker than the branded lolly. However, Aldi's lollies were lower in calories, fat and sugar and the best bit - they are 17.5p cheaper per lolly than the Fabs. Taste: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 7/10 Asda Strawberry Sprinkle Lollies £1.90 for 6 31.6p each Per lolly: 65 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 14g sugar Asda's budget-friendly lollies had a fresh strawberry taste and lashings of chocolate and sprinkles on top. They are still a little smaller than the Fab with a sweeter taste, but they went down a treat with my children. Whilst they are not as cheap as Iceland and Aldi's lollies, at 31.6p a lolly, they still offer a good saving on the branded options. In fact, they are 10p cheaper per lolly and 60p cheaper per box. I'd buy these again. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 9/10 How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they've been reduced. If the food is fresh, you'll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you'll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching "finest" or "luxury" products and instead going for "own" or value" type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they're misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you're on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tested Fab lolly dupes from Aldi, Asda and Iceland – the winner is cheapest and tastes identical to the big brand
The winner costs just 24p each ICE, ICE, BABY I tested Fab lolly dupes from Aldi, Asda and Iceland – the winner is cheapest and tastes identical to the big brand Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PARENTS up and down the country will be stocking up their freezers with treats guaranteed to keep their kids happy on a hot summers' day. The Fab's a winner in many households but as the cost of living rises, a box of six will now set you back around £2.50. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Lynsey Hope has compared Fab dupes to the big brand Credit: Oliver Dixon Their popularity has prompted a few supermarkets to create their own dupes. But do they taste as good as the childhood favourite? Lynsey Hope finds out. Nestle Fab Strawberry Ice Lollies £2.50 for 6 41.6p each Per lolly: 75 calories, 2.5g fat, 10g sugar 5 The Fab lollies contain just 75 calories per treat Credit: Oliver Dixon A real bit of nostalgia here - these lollies were just as good as I remember from childhood. I did wonder if the chocolate coating had been reduced - I certainly remember them having more chocolate and sprinkles. But the pink and white sections tasted fresher and fruitier than some of the dupes. I particularly liked the strawberry flavour and at just 75 calories per lolly, they're not too indulgent to give the kids as a treat. Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Iceland Sprinkle Lollies £1.45 for 6 24.1p each Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar 5 Iceland's tasted nearly identical to the real deal Credit: Oliver Dixon Smaller than the real deal, but taste wise the Iceland ones were a pretty good copy of the original Fab. The strawberry and vanilla flavoured parts tasted almost identical. There was a decent amount of chocolate and sprinkles on top. The kids loved them. They are also lower in calories, fat and sugar than the branded Fabs so a healthier option for children too. You'd be mad not to buy these instead. Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Aldi Gianna's Ice Blitz £1.45 for 6 24.1p each Per lolly: 51 calories, 1g fat, 9.4g sugar 5 Aldi's lollies weren't as fruity Credit: Oliver Dixon Identical in size and price to Iceland's lollies, you'd have a hard job telling them apart. But taste wise they were a little less fruity than both the Fab and the other dupes, especially the strawberry part of the lolly. They are shorter, but thicker than the branded lolly. However, Aldi's lollies were lower in calories, fat and sugar and the best bit - they are 17.5p cheaper per lolly than the Fabs. Taste: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 7/10 Asda Strawberry Sprinkle Lollies £1.90 for 6 31.6p each Per lolly: 65 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 14g sugar 5 Asda's lollies went down a treat with Lynsey's children Credit: Oliver Dixon Asda's budget-friendly lollies had a fresh strawberry taste and lashings of chocolate and sprinkles on top. They are still a little smaller than the Fab with a sweeter taste, but they went down a treat with my children. Whilst they are not as cheap as Iceland and Aldi's lollies, at 31.6p a lolly, they still offer a good saving on the branded options. In fact, they are 10p cheaper per lolly and 60p cheaper per box. I'd buy these again. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 9/10
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I tested fans to keep you cool in a heatwave the winner costs 1p an hour to run
Check out our tips on staying cool in hot weather SUMMER SUN I tested fans to keep you cool in a heatwave the winner costs 1p an hour to run Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUMMER is finally here with temperatures all over the UK set to hit 30 degrees this week, if not hotter. Whilst we all love the sun, it can make us feel a little sticky and sweaty especially when trying to sleep at night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Lynsey Hope has tested pedestal fans from shops Credit: Oliver Dixon A good fan is a must if you want to keep cool. Electric fans are a good option as they are cheaper, smaller, lighter and more energy efficient than air conditioning. But prices of fans vary and some don't do much to keep you cool at all, which can make buying one a challenge. Pedestal fans are a great option and tend to be more powerful than tower or table top fans. We've tested top brands including Meaco, Morphy Richards and Daewoo. Here's how they compare: Morphy Richards Air Flex 9inch Circulating Pedestal Fan £149.99, Speed settings: 8 10 The Morphy Richards fan made the entire room feel fresher and cooler Credit: Oliver Dixon It's expensive, but this has a DC motor which enables the fan to use less energy whilst still giving an outstanding performance. In fact, DC motors are meant to be up to 70% more efficient than air conditioning units. So, with this, you'll get maximum cooling without the worry of soaring electric bills. It's reasonably quiet and offers eight speed settings as well as advanced oscillation, which means it can direct airflow both horizontally and vertically. The fan made the entire room feel fresher, cooler and more comfortable - even when it hit 30 degrees outside. Performance: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 9/10 Status 16inch Oscillating Stand Fan £19.99, Speed settings: 3 10 This fan was surprisingly powerful given the low £20 price tag Credit: Oliver Dixon For the price, I can't really grumble. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing, but given this cost less than £20, this was surprisingly powerful. It blew enough air around to keep a reasonably-sized room cool and it wasn't overly intrusive, though the noise measures around 40 decibels, which was higher than most. The oscillating function was very effective. The frame was a bit flimsy and it wouldn't withstand much - a child or a pet bumping into it could easily knock it over. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Daewoo Pedestal Air Circulator Fan £79.99, Speed settings: 3 10 The Daewoo fan is easy to move around if you need to Credit: Oliver Dixon This fan was easy to put together and at 5kg, it's not too heavy, so it was easy to move from room to room too if you needed to. For nearly £80, it looked pretty flimsy and it only had three speed settings - most of the pricier ones had more to choose from. It does have a built-in oil diffuser, which did make the cool air smell lovely and created a lovely relaxing vibe around the room. It also had dual oscillation - up and down and side to side - which was effective at keeping the entire room airy and cool. Performance: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Vonhaus Air Circulator Pedestal Fan - 16 inch £74.99, Speed settings: 12 10 The Vonhaus was 10/10 in our test Credit: Oliver Dixon This fan is hard to beat. Not only was it one of the best at cooling me down, it's a real design feature too. The innovative blade design is engineered to evenly push the air in a way that bounces off walls and surfaces. It's sleek and stylish yet easily cooled my kitchen diner, which is the largest room in my house. At night, a soft ambient backlight kicks in which was so calming and perfect for winding down. It has 12 speed settings to choose from and is energy efficient. Even though it's reasonably powerful at 35 watts, it only costs around 1p an hour to run. It also has an aromatherapy function which allows you to add a few drops of your own essential oils and the fan will spray cool air, that also smells amazing. Performance: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Zanussi 16inch Pedestal Fan £24.99, Speed settings: 3 10 This Zanussi fan is okay for the £25 price tag Credit: Oliver Dixon For less than £25, you are getting a reasonably powerful fan. However, the legs were not very sturdy. They are hollow plastic and lack weight making the entire product a bit top heavy. I worried about it being knocked over. It's not the quietest but at the same time, the noise wasn't overly intrusive. It also has 90-degree oscillation and it gives out a decent breeze even on the lowest setting. For a budget option, it's alright. Performance: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 7/10 Meaco Sefte 10inch Pedestal Air Circulator with Storage Bag £179.99, Speed settings: 12 10 The Meaco costs a hefty £179.99, but it's very cheap to run Credit: Oliver Dixon A super low energy fan that costs from just 0.1p an hour to run. It was easy to assemble, sleek and so quiet you'll forget it's even there - hence it's name 'Sefte' which is an old English word meaning 'quite, gentle and undisturbed'. It was very quiet and unobtrusive yet has a powerful airflow of 1,140m3ph, allowing it to cool a room quickly. Previously, fans I've used in the bedroom keep me awake at night with their flashy displays but this has a night mode, which switches off the display light, mutes the buttons and gradually reduces the fan's speed overnight. The handy remote means you can control it without getting out of bed. I'm not surprised it's proving very popular this summer. The only downside is the price. At nearly £180, it's a pricey purchase. Performance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Duux Whisper Pedestal Fan £179.99, Speed settings: 26 10 You're spoiled for choice in terms of settings with this fan Credit: Oliver Dixon This Duux fan has some incredible features including 26 speed settings, horizontal and vertical oscillation and a 12-hour programmable timer. The 26 settings certainly give you plenty of options to choose from but I loved the natural wind mode which is designed to replicate outdoor cooling by varying the fan speed. It also has a night mode where the speed will decrease to the lowest setting over 2.5 hours. The breeze this creates is pleasant and it lived up to its "whisper" name as it was one of the quietest I tested. Even on the highest settings, the noise was not overly intrusive. The touchscreen panel was a little difficult to operate, it was easier to use the remote control. It's very energy efficient, only costing around 0.8p to run on the highest speeds. Performance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Air Craft LUME Quiet 2-in-1 Pedestal Fan £119 Speed settings: 12 10 Manufacturers claim this fan is never louder than an electric toothbrush Credit: Oliver Dixon Say goodbye to hot stuffy days with this cutting-edge fan, which did a brilliant job of cooling larger rooms. It's quiet. In fact, the manufacturers claim it's never louder than an electric toothbrush. You pretty much forget it's there though on its highest it does go up to 60 decibels. What I loved most was that it came with an illuminated backlight which was very calming and could be used even with the fan switched off. It's easily controlled with a remote control and has front and back guards for fan blades. It has three modes - normal, natural and sleep. Natural runs at alternating speeds to simulate a natural breeze with occasional gusts and in sleep mode, it gradually reduces speed every 30 minutes until it reaches the lowest level. Perfect for hot, restless nights. Performance: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 7/10 EcoAir Equinox 16inch DC Low Power Consumption Fan £49.99, Speed settings: 12 10 The EcoAir has a powerful and efficient motor Credit: Oliver Dixon This product is easy to assemble, efficient and economical. I thought it had an impressive power output for less than £50 and just like the Morphy Richards' fan, it has an energy efficient DC motor. It has 12 settings but it did get a bit noisy once you get to level five and I wouldn't have wanted to keep this on through the night. The fan isn't as sleek and stylish as others but it's reasonable value for money and once you've paid for it, it will cost pennies to run. It also has an energy saver function and will turn off automatically within 12 hours of the last adjustment on the control panel. Performance: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 8/10
