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The Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool is the powerful personal fan you won't want to live without this summer — and it's surprisingly reasonably priced, too

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Dyson's first portable fan delivers a focused blast of cooling air whenever and wherever you need it, with performance that blows rivals out of the water. It's more affordable than rival handheld fans as well, and offers impressive battery life.

-Air intake holes are easy to cover with your hand when holding

Air intake holes are easy to cover with your hand when holding

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Dyson’s engineers are experts in airflow — whether in vacuum cleaners, fans, or hair dryers — and the Hush Jet Mini Cool puts that power right in your hand. It’s a portable cooling fan that you can hold, wear around your neck, attach to clothing or a bag strap (if you buy one of the optional clip accessories) or stand upright on your desk — and it really works.

Shortly before testing the Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool, I got my hands on the Shark Chill Pill — a rival handheld fan that was released at approximately the same time. I was impressed by the Chill Pill’s cooling ability, which is supplemented by a misting attachment and a metal cooling plate — but in terms of sheer power, the Dyson absolutely blows it away.

This mainly comes down to two factors: the fan’s powerful motor, which can reach up to 65,000rpm (compared to just 25,000rpm for the Chill Pill), and the shape of the Hush Jet nozzle, which concentrates the airflow so it’s all directed right at you. Even on the lowest setting, you can really feel it; dial it up to maximum and it’s as powerful as some hairdryers I’ve used.

Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool Fan at Dyson Inc. for $99.99

The sound is not unlike a miniature vacuum cleaner, but the Hush Jet shape works to eliminate the annoying higher frequencies that might irritate colleagues if you use it in the office, or fellow passengers on a busy commuter train. There’s even a hint of Dyson’s signature ‘bounce’ sound when you turn it off.

Accessories like a clamp (so you can attach it to gym equipment) are available to buy separately, but you get a neck strap included with the fan as standard. Slide this onto the fan (it has notches that allow it to slip past the control buttons), adjust the cord to a suitable length, rotate the fan’s head so it’s pointing towards you, and you’ll enjoy a cooling jet of air on your chest, neck and face, hands-free. Extremely handy if you’re taking stuffy public transport.

Dyson claims that the Hush Jet Mini Cool can run for up to six hours on its lowest power setting, but during my tests it significantly outperformed that figure, lasting almost exactly six and a half hours on a full charge.

It’s hard to fault the Hush Jet Mini, but a couple of things stood out during testing. Firstly, it’s easy to accidentally cover part of the air intake grille with your hand when holding the fan, which I’m sure affects its performance.

Secondly — and this is only my personal opinion — the Stone/Blush colorway makes the fan look like an exfoliating facial brush at first glance (not unlike the Braun Facespa Pro) which is a strange thing to wear around your neck and might raise a few eyebrows.

Up to 6 hours according to Dyson; up to 6.5 hours in Tech Radar’s tests.

Up to 6 hours according to Dyson; up to 6.5 hours in Tech Radar’s tests.

Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool: price and availability

Dyson announced the Hush Jet Mini Cool on April 9, 2026, and it was available to buy globally a few weeks later. It has a list price of

The Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool has been in high demand since its launch, and at the time of writing (June 2026) it’s often sold out in Dyson’s official online stores. The Stone/Blush colorway is sometimes the only one available.

If you’re not planning to use your fan on the move, and want one specifically for your desk, take a look at the Dyson Cool CF1 Desk Fan, which is just as quiet but can move a larger volume of air, oscillates and has a remote control, making it a better choice if you’re sitting still (possibly working from home). It has a list price of £249.99 (about

Dyson devices often look slightly unusual, taking the most practical shape for their function regardless of how vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, or, in this case, fans have traditionally looked. The Hush Jet Mini Cool is no exception — with its slim, tubular body and angled nozzle (which is the same shape as that of the Dyson Hush Jet Compact Purifier), it looks nothing like other personal cooling devices, but it’s a shape that works. The body of the fan is comfortable to hold, and the nozzle can be turned to direct the airflow exactly where it’s needed.

The Hush Jet Mini Cool is bladeless (like Dyson’s larger fans), ensuring the airflow is smooth rather than choppy, and its honeycomb-like mesh keeps dirt and debris out of the mechanism — though it's also supplied with a soft velvet carry case to protect it on the move.

The Hush Jet Mini Cool comes in three colorways: Ink/Cobalt (dark blue), Stone/Blush (soft pink, as shown here), and Carnelian/Sky (red and pale blue). Personally I prefer the latter option, which is the most striking, and it seems I’m not alone — at the time of writing all colors are selling out rapidly, but Carnelian/Sky seems to be the one disappearing from the virtual shelves quickest, followed by Ink/Cobalt.

The tubular shape, with a flat end, means that you can easily stand the Hush Jet Mini Cool on your desk while you work. If you’re planning to use it all day, it comes with a charging base, which provides extra stability regardless of whether the USB cable is plugged in or not.

Whichever color you choose, the fan’s case has a satin finish that feels pleasantly smooth and cool in the hand and is resistant to fingerprints, with contrasting colors for the nozzle and buttons. Dyson’s car never took off, but the company’s designers took the knowledge they gained about finishes and materials, and applied it to beauty products — which explains why they look so smart.

A row of five small white LEDs show the current power setting, and represent the battery level when the fan is charging..

Does one task extremely well, with no superfluous additions.

Does one task extremely well, with no superfluous additions.

Very effective cooling with powerful, concentrated airflow.

Very effective cooling with powerful, concentrated airflow.

Unusual shape and interesting choice of colors, though air intake holes are easily covered when holding.

Unusual shape and interesting choice of colors, though air intake holes are easily covered when holding.

Considerably more affordable than the closest competitor.

Considerably more affordable than the closest competitor.

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This fan's main appeal is its portability, so you'd be better off with a standard desk fan if you just want to stay cool when working at your computer.

If you're not sure whether the Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool is the right fan to keep you cool, here are two other alternatives to consider.

The Chill Pill is a little larger and more expensive than the Hush Jet Mini Cool. It comes with two extra attachments (a misting fan, and cooling plate), which help enhance the effect of the fan, but it's much less powerful than the Dyson Hush Jet Mini.

If you're looking for something that will keep you cool at your desk, this portable air circulator is ideal. It can be used plugged-in or wirelessly, you can control it via its control panel or the Meaco app, and it moves a seriously impressive amount of air.

I spent a week testing the Dyson Hush Jet Mini Cool in various locations, including trains to work, at the office, and in the gym. I compared its performance directly against that of the Shark Chill Pill.

I measured its noise level with a decibel meter app on my phone, and tested its battery life by fully charging it, then allowing it to run on the lowest power setting until it switched off. For more details, see how we test, review, and rate products at Tech Radar.

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Cat is Tech Radar's Homes Editor, covering smart home tech, kitchen appliances, vacuums, haircare and more. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, having worked on print magazines including PC Plus and PC Format, and is a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista. Whether you want to invest in some smart lights, find your ideal hair styler, or pick the espresso machine of your dreams, she's the right person to help.

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