Dyson’s First Handheld Fan Is Powerful, but It Comes at a Cost
Dyson’s first handheld fan is compact and strong, but its short battery life and loud boost mode limit where it works best.
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CNET’s review finds the HushJet Mini Cool impressively small and powerful, with a useful lanyard, stand and travel pouch. But its high noise, higher price and modest battery life make it a tougher fit for shared indoor spaces.
It is like a tiny, strong wind machine you can hold, wear, or set on a table. It cools well, but it does not last very long and can sound loud, so it is best when being quiet is not important.
Analysis
What Dyson is selling
Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool is the company’s first personal handheld fan. CNET’s tester says it is slim, easy to carry, and stronger than its size suggests, with five speeds and a boost mode that can reach 55 mph.
What worked
The package is unusually complete for a portable fan: it includes a neck dock lanyard, a charging stand, and a travel pouch. The fan can be held in the hand, worn around the neck, or set upright on a table, and the nozzle rotates 360 degrees so it can be angled toward the face.
What did not
Battery life is the biggest tradeoff. CNET says the 5,000-mAh battery takes about three hours to charge and lasts up to six hours on the lowest speed, with less runtime at higher settings. Noise is the other major issue: Dyson says the maximum noise level is 72.5 dBA, but CNET measured 77.5 dBA in boost mode, making it a poor fit for quiet or shared spaces.
Bottom line
The review frames the HushJet Mini Cool as a powerful personal cooler that makes the most sense outdoors or in situations where portability matters more than long battery life or low noise. It is also priced at $100, which puts pressure on it to be more versatile than it is.
Key points
- Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool is the company’s first handheld personal fan.
- CNET says the fan is compact, powerful, and easy to carry or wear.
- The device includes a lanyard, charging stand, and travel pouch.
- Battery life tops out at about six hours on the lowest setting.
- The reviewer found the fan too loud for shared indoor spaces in boost mode.
If the HushJet Mini Cool meets buyer expectations, it could become a handy summer gadget for workouts, travel, and outdoor use. Its small size and included accessories could make it a convenient premium option for people who want portability more than bells and whistles.
If buyers want something quiet or long-lasting, the fan’s noise and six-hour maximum runtime may be dealbreakers. At $100, it also has to justify a premium price against cheaper fans that may be less powerful but easier to live with.
