I bought this fan for my desk where I spend 5-7 hours a day. I have video calls with customers and the fan is on all the time. The noise level is not disturbing at all and does not distract from my calls. There are no speed settings, but you can tilt the fan up or down. Looks very cute and a bit retro. Seems to be good quality for the price. Overall I am very happy with this product and purchase.