2026 is the year of the portable fan! As T3’s Home Editor, I’ve tested my fair share of tower, desktop and pedestal fans, but this year, I’ve been inundated with portable, handheld fans, like the new Dyson HushJet Mini Cool.
Dyson announced its first-ever portable, handheld fan in April 2026, and it quickly caught a lot of people’s attention. The main reason is the design is quite unusual – something Dyson is well known for – with the star-shaped fan top looking like the sandworm from Dune.
But after spending a few weeks with the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool, it’s quickly become my go-to fan for quick, powerful cooling – here’s why.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool review: price and availability
The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan is available to buy for £99.99 / $99.99 at Dyson and select retailers, like Amazon, Currys, Argos and John Lewis. It comes in Carnelian/Sky, Ink/Cobalt and Stone/Blush colours – I tried the latter. The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool also has a two year warranty.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool review: design and features
Described as a multi-functional fan, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool can be used absolutely anywhere. Measuring 38mm and weighing just 212g, it can stand on your desk, be held in your hand, fit in your bag and even worn around your neck.
Powered by Dyson’s HushJet projection, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool delivers up to 65,000 rpm of cooling air without turbulence. It comes with five speed settings and a boost mode which can ‘turbo-charge’ the airflow up to 25m/s. The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool also features an acoustically engineered motor and anti-vibration rubber mount that work to reduce the noise it makes.
Another bladeless model from Dyson, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool has a honeycomb mesh over the fan for extra protection and to keep everything clean. The tip of the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool has a star shape, and it can be twisted around by 360 degrees so you can have the cool air pointing at or away from you.
Aside from the strange-looking tip of the fan, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool has a simple ‘body’ with an on/off switch and + and - button to increase or decrease the fan speed. When turned on, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool has an LED indicator atop the speed button which lights up to show you the setting. It also lights up when charging.
The Dyson HushJet Mini Cool comes with a USB-C cable for charging and a charging stand, a travel pouch and a neck dock. It takes three hours to charge and its 5000 mAh battery capacity gives the fan up to six hours of runtime on its lowest setting.
The ‘neck dock’ slips onto the fan and acts as a necklace so you can wear the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool round your neck for on-the-go use. Dyson also offers other accessories like the grip clip or universal mount but these are sold separately.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool review: performance
I mainly tested the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool during a UK heatwave, so it came in more than handy. It easily fit into my work backpack and handbags for on-the-go use, and its easy controls meant it was up and running in seconds for quick cooling relief.
I liked the amount of settings that the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool had. With five speed settings available, I found all of them to be extremely powerful, even at the lowest speed. Compared to other portable fans I’ve tried, like the Shark ChillPill, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool felt a bit simple and limited – but basic is best sometimes.
The battery life was good, although the higher the speed, the quicker the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool will run out – boost mode will only give you about an hour of use. However, as the other settings on the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool were powerful already, I didn’t find myself needing to use the higher, more intense speeds. The projection of the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool was also extremely impressive, and it has the strongest output of any recent fans I’ve tried.
The design of the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool won’t be for everyone, but in general, I liked the way it looked. Its lightweight, slim dimensions made it easy to hold, and the base of the fan was flat so it was easy for it to stand up on my desk for hands-free cooling. I personally didn’t feel the need for the neck dock accessory but it could appeal to some people, and it’s nice to have as an option.
Although Dyson engineered its motor to have better acoustics, I did find the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool to be very loud when in action. Increasing from speed one to speed two saw a huge step up in noise, and the fifth setting is just as loud as a regular fan. It’s definitely not a fan that will blend into the background, that’s for sure.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool review: verdict
In terms of power, projection and ease of use, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is hard to beat. The design might be unusual but it’s comfortable to hold and travel with, and has a good 360-degree swivel head to offer more personalised cooling controls.
The five speed settings of the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool offer impressive cooling, although the sound is pretty deafening. It might be too simple to some, especially as more fans are offering misting and night modes, but sometimes simplicity is key which is the case with the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool.
Compared to other Dyson fans, the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool is the cheapest fan – and product – that the brand has introduced. It’s also pretty affordable when put against other portable fans, so you’ll like the price, too.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool review: alternatives to consider
An amazing portable fan that also came out in 2026 is the Shark ChillPill. Another handheld option, the Shark ChillPill has three attachments which turns it into a 3-in-1 fan – high-speed, mister and cooling plate. It’s more expensive than the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool at £129.99 / $129.99, but it offers a lot more features.
If you’re a diehard Dyson fan, our guide to the best Dyson fans will show you the greatest options you can get, from hybrid fan-purifiers to smaller, desktop fans.
