Dyson’s new HushJet Mini Cool portable fan is only $99

Dyson’s $99 HushJet Mini Cool: The Cheapest, Most Powerful Handheld Fan Yet

In a surprising move that’s got the tech world buzzing, Dyson has unveiled its first-ever portable handheld fan, the HushJet Mini Cool, and its price tag is turning heads. Launching this Thursday, April 9, at 11 a.m. ET for just $99, this compact powerhouse is not only the cheapest Dyson gadget ever but also a surprisingly approachable offering from a brand known for its luxe floorcare, haircare, and air treatment tools.

Perhaps most impressively, the HushJet is even more affordable than the Shark ChillPill, a new portable fan released earlier this spring by one of Dyson’s biggest rivals. This move by Dyson is a clear signal that the company is ready to shake up the portable fan market and make its innovative technology more accessible to a wider audience.

The HushJet weighs only 7.5 ounces, or just under half a pound, and measures 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter — making it just as big around as Dyson’s skinny Supersonic hair dryer and PencilVac stick vacuum. The fan offers five airflow speeds and a “Boost” mode for an extra blast of air. It lasts up to six hours on the lowest speed setting and charges to full battery in about three hours.

But what really sets the HushJet apart is its impressive performance. The fan’s brushless DC motor spins at up to 65,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), producing airflow speeds of up to a whopping 80 feet per second or 55 miles per hour. For reference, other portable fans vetted by Mashable staff peak at 3,000 to 7,500 RPM. The HushJet is compact yet super powerful.

In its press release about the HushJet, Dyson stated that “Acoustics are as important as power.” The company said it designed the fan’s nozzle so that it doesn’t whine or make a high-pitched whir. Its spec sheet notes that it runs at 52dBA (A-weighted decibels) on the first speed setting, or about as loud as the hum of a fridge, and maxes out at 72.5dBA in Boost mode. At that highest setting, it’s slightly quieter than the 77dBA Supersonic hair dryer.

Chief Engineer Jake Dyson said the company has been “obsessed with airflow” since 2009, the year it launched its first bladeless fan. “The HushJet Mini Cool fan is the culmination of that journey,” he explained in a statement: “powerful airflow, engineered for life on the move by bringing elite cooling technology from every home to your hand.”

The HushJet also tees up a new chapter in the Dyson vs. Shark rivalry. Shark’s stick vacuums and hair tools are regarded as some of the best affordable alternatives to Dyson’s expensive counterparts. Shark launched a 3-in-1 bladeless portable fan called the ChillPill in March. It’s 64 percent heavier than the HushJet and can only move up to 25 feet of airflow per second, but it has a longer battery life, 10 speed settings, and interchangeable heads with misting and cooling functions. It’s priced at $149.99.

For its part, the $99 HushJet will come with a charging stand, a USB-C charging cable, a travel pouch, and a lanyard for wearing around one’s neck. Dyson said it will drop additional sold-separately HushJet accessories this summer, including a universal mount that attaches it to strollers and other items.

The HushJet will be available in one mother-of-pearl-inspired stone/blush finish at launch this week. Additional carnelian/sky and ink/cobalt colorways will arrive in May and June, respectively, just in time for the start of wedding and music festival season.

This move by Dyson is a clear indication that the company is ready to disrupt the portable fan market and make its innovative technology more accessible to a wider audience. With its impressive performance, compact design, and surprisingly affordable price tag, the HushJet Mini Cool is poised to become a must-have accessory for anyone looking to stay cool on the go.

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