Another thing to consider when buying gear is the warranty .
Both blowers are pretty close as far as noise goes , I've had both myself , but choose the sweet warranty of the Vortex , Hurricanes , and Ecoteks = like 5-10 yrs depending on the manufacturer .
Peace
Crispi :jointsmile:
xcrispi Reviewed by xcrispi on . How loud is a Dayton 265? How loud is a Dayton 265? Is it a good fan? Can anyone answer if the Vortex 449 is quieter? Rating: 5