Xiaomi Floorstanding/Pedestal Fans - What Happened to Them?

buckethat on 05/01/2025 - 15:35

With the recent weather, been finding myself in need of a decent air circulator that I can take around the house and not have to worry about plugging it in.

Been using this small Xiaomi one which although small, works surprisingly well but now I need something bigger.

Done some research, was tempted by the Shark FlexBreeze but didn't end up going with it cause its a bit of an eyesore, and an expensive one at that.

Anyways, I've been trying to track down one of those Xiaomi Pedestal fans that seem to be really popular like 3-4 years ago but doesn't seem to be available anywhere anymore.

Anyone privy to why no one seem to be selling them anymore? Seems like it was a pretty popular product.

Electrical & Electronics Pedestal Fan Xiaomi

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 05/01/2025 - 15:56

    Xiaomi never made those standing fans, they partnered with the fan manufacturer (co-branding) to market them but these partnerships are usually short-term and temporary. Those fans might still be around on the market but they are no longer marketed as Xiaomi.

    viomi for e.g looks to have completely stopped making fans and air purifiers, they are now making vacuum cleaners.

    • sumyungguy on 05/01/2025 - 16:21
      +1

      I acquired a Xiaomi Mi Smart Standing Fan 2 (Global Model) via Kogan in October having purchased four of the 2S battery models in the past. I believe the issue is Xiaomi wasn't able to establish a productive distribution partnership in Australia and are able to get sales volume in other markets. One of many global brands choosing to ignore our market.

      • Clear on 05/01/2025 - 17:39
        -1

        Too much corruption is the real reason the distributors never took off or didn't last for long in Australia. The kind where company money goes to a new car or a wedding. Sadly Xiaomi have no interest in opening up shop directly in Australia due to all our worker rights, high wages etc.

        • Daabido on 05/01/2025 - 18:43
          -3

          Not to mention intellectual property theft and non-compliance with Australian electrical safety standards.

          • Clear on 05/01/2025 - 18:58
            +5

            @Daabido: Xiaomi products sold through official distributors complied with Australian electrical standards. I.e. Xiaomi products in JB and Aldi. Channels like Gearbite and Kogan were not official distributors and grey imports.

            What intellectual theft against Australian companies did they do?

    • buckethat on 05/01/2025 - 18:04

      Yeah I've found a couple of suppliers on Alibaba still selling them for around $85USD but most of them have like 5-10MOQ.

      Have found one with 2MOQ though but not sure if they will actually send the item door-to-door.

      Still though.. keen to get them.

      Looks like they're still being sold in Europe under Smartmi. I wish Xiaomi went harder on the Australian market, they have so many useful affordable electronics.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 05/01/2025 - 16:05

    I kind of remember the goldair brand fans also ranking really well in reviews back in the day when the xiaomi fans were going offffff here - but I don’t see those either these days.

  • sharkyoz on 05/01/2025 - 16:08

    I've had a Breville floor standing air-circulator for a bout 3yrs+.
    No problems, still quiet and runs continously for days at a time.

    • buckethat on 05/01/2025 - 18:11

      One of the thing I really liked about the Xiaomi ones is that they have batteries. I'd like to be able to just take it around the house with me.

  • tomclancy on 05/01/2025 - 19:53
    +1

    Check out the VEVOR — > https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/863077

    I've had the Xiaomi 2S battery fan for years and love everything about it. Always wanted to but another.

    In August this year I got two of the VEVOR's and honestly am impressed with them. Speed and sound identical to the Xiaomi. Arguably the quality of the Xiaomi is better. Also the Xiaomi is smart and the VEVOR is remote (think I prefer remote over Smart). Another plus for the VEVOR is that it folds down to the size of a robotic vacuum (x2 high) so fits inside my bedside tables for storage.

    With the VEVOR deal above I picked them up for $26 each, a steal. Current price $110… honestly I'd still but again at that price.

    • buckethat on 05/01/2025 - 20:39
      +1

      That looks like a pretty great alternative, especially at the discounted price. Knowing that they could've been had for $26/ea just a few months ago, I dont think I can bring myself to buy it at full price, not that I buy anything full price anyway.

      The fan itself is about the same size as Xiaomi right?

      Will keep an eye out for when it goes on sale.

      • tomclancy on 05/01/2025 - 21:54
        +1

        The fan itself is about the same size as Xiaomi right?

        The 12 inch VEVOR is almost exactly the same size as the Xiaomi 2S, except the VEVOR can get a touch taller (it's telescopic so can choose any height, whereas the Xiaomi is fixed height, as you know).

        There is an 8inch VEVOR - I have no idea it's overall size

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