Dyson’s extensive range of products mostly revolve around one key technology: the movement of air. Its vacuum cleaners, hair dryer, air purifiers, heaters, humidifiers and even its headphones have that in common. And now it’s launching its first handheld fan, in good time for summer.
Versatile Design: Handheld, Desktop And Wearable
The Hushjet Mini Cool Fan is designed to be used as a wearable or standing on a desk. It comes with what Dyson slightly clinically calls a neck dock for hands-free wear. It can also be used as a handheld.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan
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Dyson hasn’t revealed the decibel level, but it’s worth noting that its large HushJet Purifier is very nearly silent. The air flow on the new product is up to 25 meters a second and the motor spins at up to 65,000rpm.
Dyson says the 38mm-diameter fan has been engineered with lowered frequencies and removed the sound of whining motors.
Which may mean the only whining you’ll hear is from the person next to you asking if they can have a go.
The Significance Of The 38mm Magic Number
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Fan
Dyson
The fan is a small cylinder with an angled head, weighing 212g and lasting six hours between charges, Dyson says. There are five settings for airflow speeds plus a Boost for that moment when you really need to beat the heat.
The 38mm diameter is important for the brand, by the way. “At Dyson, 38mm is a special measurement. It’s the representation of how we make things smaller, lighter and better performing – it is in Dyson’s engineering DNA. It’s like the diameter of a watch face but also the diameter shared by the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, the Dyson PencilVac, and now, the HushJet Mini Cool Fan,” the company said.
Three color finishes are available, all in classic Dyson combinations: one matches two blues, Ink/Cobalt, there’s Carnelian/Sky which is a red and blue combo and Stone/Blush which is said to be inspired by mother of pearl with white and blush of pink notes.
The fan is one of the most affordable Dyson products yet, priced at $99.99 from dyson.com and £99.99 ($132) in the U.K.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com