I bought this fan to keep right next to me when I'm working at my desk or reading, and for this purpose, it works great. There's plenty of airflow for a personal fan, but if you are trying to cool a room, this is not a good option. The air only comes out one side for some reason, so I do need to angle it appropriately. It also does not oscillate, but I knew that it didn't have that feature when I ordered it. It's a bit noisy, so probably not ideal for a super quiet office environment.