Dyson Pure Cool Activated Carbon Fan and Purifier

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Features: This model really does do it all. Like the Pure Cool, it works to monitor your home’s air quality and, if it detects any anomalies, adjusts its power accordingly to improve the air condition until it stabilises. It can do this automatically, or manually via the remote control or Dyson Link app. The humidifier can also run automatically; just set your preferred level of humidity. There’s also 10 power levels to choose from with the fan. Aesthetics: This one’s a little chunkier than the Pure Cool model to account for the humidifier, and a little heavier. (But really, that’s to be expected!) Aesthetics: Fans are never the most attractive things, but this one is the best-looking we’ve seen. Its modern, bladeless design and large cooling loop makes for a talking point. The bold, contemporary look might not be to everyone’s taste, but it fits in well with my modern white kitchen units. I also prefer the gold finish you get with the heater/cooler model more than the silver of the pure cooling types. The remote control sits neatly on the top, fixed with a magnet, so you won’t lose it.

As a result, you will almost never see the purifier's intensity drop below seven for regular use. In the long run, that could mean the purifier will require a filter change faster in India than it does in UK etc. Based on my current usage, the filter is set to run out in the next six months, a couple of months shy of Dyson's claims. The voice control is also a useful feature for these ongoing working-from-home times; it was a great time saver to be able to turn the fan on and off from my seat without having to get up and faff about with it (yes there’s a remote, but it’s never to hand when you need it, is it?). A couple of things to keep in mind: When the fan intensity is turned up to a higher setting, thePure Cool Link can get rather loud, to the point thatyou'll need to turn up the volume of the television or raise your voice when talking. In addition, the app disconnected a number of times in testing, enough times that I eventually gave up and just started using the remote. Hopefully this is something that will be fixed in a future software update, but it's worth keeping in mind.

How much is clean air worth?

Functionality-wise, this fan is more basic than the Dyson. It has three speeds and can oscillate 180 degrees, if you choose, and there’s a sleep mode that keeps the fan on the lowest setting. But I loved this fan’s smart features. You can set timers and other automations, like getting the fan to turn on when the temperature reaches a certain level, The Cool Link should be kept in a corner of the room. From there, it can oscillate to blow air out in all directions. It has two sensors that analyse, PM2.5, PM10 and VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). VOCs can be produced by paint varnishes, air fresheners, smoking and more. Essentially, the Cool Link will take care of dust, invisible pollutants and odours, just like most other purifiers. As for its namesake feature, Dyson claims the Pure Cool Linkremoves 99.97 percent of allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns, including fumes from cleaning solvents, mold, and pet hair . In the process, it releases a steady jet of air. Unlike the Dyson Hot + Cool Fan Heater AM05 , there is no option for warm air.

Features: It’s just a fan, but it does have two speeds. The main feature, I would say, is that it looks great. Unlike the other models we tried, this one’s retro design is made from sleek metal, making it far less of an eyesore than your standard plastic tower model. If you’re big on aesthetics, you might like it, then, but if you value technical features or having more control, it won’t be for you. Performance: I was impressed with the cooling ability of this fan. Even on the lowest setting it provided noticeable cooling effects in my living room, which can get very hot as we have a large run of glazed doors that tend to trap heat. Using the night setting, my room stayed at a great temperature for sleep and the blades did not disturb me. There’s a screen on the body which shows you various pollution levels (it’s really interesting to see the levels spike when the toxin levels increase, like when the oven is on!), as well as the humidity, temperature and when the filters need replacing.

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