Signature S40012 Portable 29 Inch Oscillating Tower Fan with 1 Hour Timer and 3 Speed Settings, White - £20.20 @ Amazon

I think it's more design based. And taste is subjective.

I have owned both variations. I personally dislike the traditional style due to the design of it. I'm not sure if they're remote control ready these days as I've not owned one in a very long time and don't intend to. I personally think they look hideous.

That said, the tower fan looks modern, sleek and can be operated via remote control. I have options with setting a timer, it also shows temperature etc

It's a matter of your personal style, your budget and what you want it to do

I would add that this is a pretty budget tower fan. As with anything, investing in something long term is going to cost you a little more (edited)

Or 1 portable aircon

Free returns up to 30 days so if it's crap then just return it for a full refund.

The UK is bracing itself for a scorching summer as meteorologists have predicted the arrival of the much-discussed “African plumes” later this month which can make temperatures soar to 35C

do you know something the meteorologists don't?

According to Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick, there is “a greater than normal chance” of heatwaves in the UK this summer, which is “consistent with our warming climate (edited)