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Tom's Guide Verdict
Dyson has delivered an attractive portable handheld fan that sold out within a few hours of its launch. At $99, it’s an expensive option, but you get an adjustable fan head, 5 speeds and a boost, plus you can wear it or stand it on a desktop.
Pros
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Portable
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Good color choice
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Adjustable fan head
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5 speeds and a boost
Cons
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Expensive
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Less functionality than Shark's ChillPill
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Dyson has launched a portable cooling fan, the HushJet Mini Cool, that’s designed to be handheld on the move, worn or placed on a desk. It’s the first time the brand has entered the handheld fan market, but based on my testing the wait has been worth it.
I’ve already given my first impressions of using the HushJet Mini Cool during a heatwave, and now I’m following up with a full review. And, as the name behind some of the best-looking fans on the market, including Dyson’s iconic Cool CF1 bladeless fan, I had high expectations.
At $99, the HushJet Mini Cool isn't cheap, but it performs very well, is easy to carry and has earned a permanent place on my desk.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Price and availability
As you would expect from Dyson, you won’t be paying out for a budget-end product. The HushJet Mini Cool is available for $99 from Dyson, and it’s also $99 at Best Buy.
It’s already proved popular, so if you want it, don’t delay, as it’s in high demand. Although the HushJet Mini Cool is expensive for a handheld fan, it’s 50% less than its rival, Shark’s ChillPill, which costs $149 at Amazon.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Unboxing
It’s no surprise that the HushJet Mini Cool is elegantly packaged; it is a Dyson product after all. Once you open the box, you’ll discover an inner drawer that slides out, containing the fan and accessories.
What extras come with the fan? You get a neck dock, a charging stand, a USB-C charging cable and a travel pouch.
Yet to be released are a universal mount, designed to fasten it to items such as a pram, and a grip clip that securely attaches the fan to bag straps or jackets.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Design
The HushJet Mini Cool features an attractive cylindrical design that fits easily in your hand, can be worn around your neck with the strap, or stands upright on a desk. I was impressed by the fan’s flexibility, which allows it to be used in three ways.
The fan itself is mini, measuring just 1.5 inches wide and 7 inches high, and weighing 7.5 oz, making it perfectly portable.
I reviewed the Stone/Blush colorway, which has a soft pink tone, but it’s also available in two other duo colorways: Carnelian/Sky (red) and Ink/Cobalt (blue).
The fan head features an attractive petal-like design with a honeycomb interior, and it can be rotated 360° to target exactly where it is needed.
The controls are vertically aligned on the front, with an on/off button and 5 speeds controlled by the ‘+/-’ control.
Turn the fan around and you’ll notice the dock for the USB-C cable at the bottom.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Ease of use
Once I unpacked the HushJet Mini, it was already good to go. If it needs charging, simply plug the USB-C cable into the back of the fan and leave it to charge for three hours. According to Dyson, a single charge should keep your cool for six hours when used on speed 1.
The HushJet Mini is pretty intuitive to use. Turn the device on using the lower switch at the front, then select your preferred fan speed. There are five to choose from, and a boost mode for up to 55 mph of cooling power.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Performance
I enjoyed using the HushJet Mini, especially being able to adjust the nozzle for multidirectional airflow in the middle of a heatwave. It’s actually fun, and strangely therapeutic, to swivel it around.
I mostly used it as a standing fan, sitting on my desk, and I found power level 1 sufficient, even in the middle of a heatwave. In fact, it could replace a standard desk fan and free up space. What’s more, it’s a good portable device if you work from different locations and need to stay cool.
In other reviews, people have mentioned how quiet the fan is, and although it isn’t terrifyingly loud, I did find it annoying when I was working. I found it distracting when it was above level 2. On level 1, it measures 57 dBA and peaks at 74 dBA on power boost, although Dyson results are slightly lower, ranging from 52 dBA to 72.5 dBA.
Despite my reservations about the noise, the clever people at Dyson have designed the HushJet Mini Cool with noise reduction in mind. The HushJet’s nozzle is designed to eliminate high-pitched whirring and noise from the 65,000-rpm motor, aided by the honeycomb mesh liner.
While I found it slightly distracting while working, I did appreciate the direct airflow, and when used in other situations, away from work, the noise was much less noticeable.
The neck dock is a great addition, as it lets you sling the fan around your neck when you’re on the go and switch it on whenever needed, without having to hunt around in a bag.
Apart from keeping you cool in the heat while at home, work or at an event, I can see the HushJet Mini Cool being the perfect gadget to keep unexpected menopausal hot flashes under control.
Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool: Verdict
I won’t be putting the HushJet Mini Cool at the back of a drawer anytime soon. It’s taken a permanent place on my desktop and gets switched on to keep me cool whenever the temperature rises. I love how it can be used as a standing fan and handheld, but you do have to pay for this privilege. There are definitely cheaper handheld alternatives available.
That said, it’s still $50 less than its rival, the Shark ChillPill. But this gives you another dilemma. Do you spend out $99 on the HushJet Mini Cool, or splash out more for the extra features the ChillPill offers, including a cooling plate and mister? I'll you leave you to decide.
