Cycplus Smart Fan vs Vacmaster Cardio 54 | Budget Fans Tested

Is a budget smart fan really better than the indoor cycling favorite? Today, I’m putting the Cycplus Smart Fan head-to-head against the Vacmaster Cardio 54 to see which one belongs in your pain cave. If you are building your dream Zwift setup, cooling is everything. For years, the Vacmaster has been the "budget king" alternative to the expensive Wahoo Headwind. But with new smart fans hitting the market, does the remote control fan still hold up, or is it time to upgrade to something that reacts to your heart rate, power and speed? In this review, I test wind speed, noise levels, and connectivity to see if the "Smart" features are actually useful for Zwift racing or just a gimmick. Featured in this video: 🛒 Cycplus Smart Fan: https://www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-high-power-smart-fitness-fan?ref=chadrides Use the code Chadridesfan at checkout for 5% saving Or UK - https://amzn.to/3NqcAtL (no stand) UK - https://amzn.to/3Z7a4ev (with stand) DE - https://amzn.eu/d/dOclraK 🛒 Vacmaster Cardio 54: UK - https://amzn.to/3NqcAtL US - https://amzn.to/4pBET61 DE - https://amzn.to/4qRaTUM FR - https://amzn.to/3NeGgu0 (I may earn a small commission from these links to help support the channel!) ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Cycplus vs Vacmaster: The Battle Begins 00:40 - Cycplus F1 Features 02:47 - The "Remote" Experience (Vacmaster) 04:37 - The "Smart" Experience (Cycplus) 07:38 - Wind & Noise Test 09:55 - The Verdict: Which one should you buy? 🚴 My Indoor Cycling Setup: Trainer: Zwift Ride & Wahoo Kickr Core Software: Zwift / MyWhoosh / Rouvy 🔴 Subscribe for more Indoor Cycling & Zwift tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMFenpx8c9rQv_OvMlwx7g?sub_confirmation=1 #Zwift #IndoorCycling #Cycplus #Vacmaster #HomeGym #CyclingTech ------------------------- Gear I use (affiliate links support the channel and some have discounts for you as well!) Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280524/20902?subId3=yxlPMX2T 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280527/20902?subId3=ZwD4l5tO 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3280522/20902?subId3=zJX8NfRl Zwift Ride with Wahoo Kickr Core 2 – Discount Links 🇬🇧 UK - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258789/20902?subId3=P9102lZs 🇺🇸 US - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258787/20902?subId3=p0inUwso 🇪🇺 EU - https://zwiftinc.sjv.io/c/6373776/3258790/20902?subId3=1WqGuSfM 5 Week Free Trial with Rouvy (Indoor Cycling with Realistic Routes) https://www.rouvy.com enter CHADRIDES at registration (select single user/monthly payment) Smart Fan - https://www.cycplus.com/products/cycplus-high-power-smart-fitness-fan enter CHADRIDESFAN at checkout Smart Fan - https://amzn.to/49KTS7R Budget Fan - https://amzn.to/45YoRvO Headphones (UK) - https://uk.shokz.com/products/openrun-pro2 (Use JAMES10 for £10 off) Headphones - https://amzn.to/4r096wq Carb & Electrolytes Powder - https://amzn.to/4sNmWnN Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/4qmJrhI Bone Conductor headphones - https://ukshokz.sjv.io/RGgkmy Indoor cycling table - https://amzn.to/49KxkE7 Sunglasses - https://revoray.com/?ref=CHADRIDE Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4r0Gfs4 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV On Body Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-ultra?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Budget 360 Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4-air?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camera - https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_source=AffiliateCenter&utm_medium=copylink&utm_term=INRIWPV Action Camer - https://amzn.to/4r0Gzag Drone - https://amzn.to/49OElnt Microphone - https://amzn.to/4qxqGID Bike Insurance - https://bikmo.avln.me/c/IVZgfAiDomBL Le Col Cycling wear - https://lecol.avln.me/c/XsEphfbhhmtE Omnirocker rocker plates - UK only – https://omnirocker.com/ Creator tools Shorts Creator - https://www.opus.pro/?via=chadrides Channel Analysis - https://vidiq.com/ChadRides ------------------------- Welcome to Chad Rides — the channel dedicated to Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh indoor cycling and outdoor cycling. Whether you're racing in the Zwift Racing League (ZRL), struggling through FTP tests, cycling for weight loss or to improve your fitness and mental health, you’ll find real insight, honest reviews, and racing breakdowns to help you ride smarter and stronger. Subscribe and join me on our collective cycling journey! Visit https://www.chadrides.com If you like the channel please consider supporting Chad Rides https://buymeacoffee.com/chadrides