Sanford 16 Inch 5-in-1 Rechargeable Fan with Remote - Table, Ceiling, Floor and Wall Mounting - SF965RTF

One fan, four places to put it. The Sanford SF965RTF is a 16-inch rechargeable fan designed to work as a table fan, ceiling fan, floor fan or wall fan — which means a single purchase covers the bedroom now, the kitchen wall later, and the balcony when guests come, instead of buying three fans. It pushes up to 1350 RPM across five speed settings, with oscillation to spread air across a room rather than at one spot, and a remote so adjustments do not involve standing up. Being rechargeable, it keeps running when the mains stops, and its LED runs up to 50 hours. An 8-hour timer is long enough to cover a whole night, and a USB 5V output charges a phone. If you rent, or your rooms change use, this is the flexible option in the range.

Specifications

Buying guide

Buy this one for the flexibility, and be honest about whether you will use it. If the fan is going to sit in one corner of one room forever, a plain stand fan gives you more airflow for the money. The 5-in-1 mounting earns its premium for renters, for small flats where a floor fan is a trip hazard, and for kitchens where wall mounting is the only sensible option. Oscillation is the feature that decides whether a room feels evenly cooled or just breezy in one line, so it is worth having at this size. On battery use, five speeds let you trade airflow for runtime, and the 8-hour timer is the right length to cover a night without running to morning. Check the wall or ceiling fixing before committing to that mount, and keep the blades dust-free — dust on blades cuts airflow more than people realise. Charge fully before storing at the end of the season.

How it compares

Against the 18-inch rechargeable stand fan, that model is larger, has nine speeds, a copper motor and solar compatibility, while this one's advantage is that it mounts four different ways. Compared with a mains 16-inch stand fan, this adds battery operation, a remote and mounting flexibility at a higher price. Against the 12-inch box fan, this moves more air and oscillates. Choose this if where the fan lives is likely to change; choose the 18-inch if it will stay put and you want maximum airflow and runtime.

Frequently asked questions

What are the five ways to use it?
As a table fan, a ceiling fan, a floor fan or a wall fan, with the remote for operation in any of those positions — which is what makes it suit rented homes and rooms that change use.

Does it oscillate in every mounting position?
It includes an oscillation function to spread airflow across a wider area rather than aiming at one spot. Coverage naturally depends on where you mount it — aim it at the space you actually occupy.

How long is the timer?
8 hours, which is long enough to cover a full night and shut itself off rather than running into the morning.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 18 Inch Rechargeable Stand Fan with Remote, 9 Speeds, Solar Compatible and Power-Bank Output - SF974RSFN
• Sanford 16 Inch Stand Fan with 5 Blades, LED Light and 90 Degree Oscillation - SF907SFN
• Sanford Rechargeable Multifunctional Table Fan with LED Light and USB Charging - SF6667MFN

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.