Dyson DP04 Air Purifier Pure Cool Desk Hepa Filter White/Silver New, 71.8 x 40.4 x 26.4 cm

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Dyson engineers are some of the most creative in the business, passionate about new ideas for home tech and always ready to try something that has never been done before. The dome part can easily be lifted up to access the single part filter (provided solely by Dyson), which Dyson claims is capable of capturing gases and 99.95% of ultrafine particles in its activated carbon and glass HEPA layer. It’s one of the easier filters to replace as a result, even if it is a bit pricey.

Dyson’s penchant for problem-solving and expert knowledge of the home tech market stand it in good stead to continue to develop even more exciting new ground-breaking Dyson products in the future.Namesake and founder James Dyson initially dreamed of a bagless vacuum cleaner; and through years of hard work and many failures, he eventually realised this dream. Today, the hugely successful Dyson product range has extended to include hairdryers, fans and air purifiers as well.

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.Features: I was impressed with the number of features, and the scope for customisation. Choose between three oscillation angles up to 350 degrees, or turn it off. There’s a night mode that runs the fan on a quieter setting (although you’ll sacrifice power) and a timer so you can turn it off after certain intervals between 15 minutes and nine hours. Originally launched alongside the Dyson V11 cordless vacuum cleaner, the Pure Cool Me is a personal fan, designed to keep you cool while you’re sitting at your desk. While Dyson can detect particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOCs are harmful chemicals in the air that can come from cleaning sprays or even old furniture), it doesn’t distinguish between the different pollutant sources. If you want a more in-depth look at what’s happening in your home, you need an air quality monitor such as the excellent Foobot. Dyson Pure Cool Link Desk – Performance

As for the heater, obviously during a heatwave, you’ll not be so concerned with this but when I tried it, I was more impressed with it than with the cool air setting. It noticeably heated up my large kitchen-diner in about two minutes flat on a medium setting on a chilly day – I was genuinely surprised by its efficiency. Since its inception in 1978, Dyson has risen to become a true British household name and brand – all thanks to a relentless drive for invention and a refusal to give up. Dyson has just enabled its Alexa skill, and it works brilliantly. Talking to your Echo, you can ask Alexa what your current air quality is like. You can also control the fan, performing all of the same commands that the remote and apps provide. Should I buy the Dyson Pure Cool Link Desk?Still working from home and missing the office aircon? Forgotten what it's like to sleep through the night without sweating? Yup, the hot weather has finally hit – so it's time to invest in a fan for your home. It'll help you get some kip at night and stay comfortable during the day. Performance: It works just fine. Whether sleeping or working, it kept a constant stream of air blowing which worked to keep me at a decent temperature while I was using it. On the higher speed it is rather loud, but not intrusively so if you’re keeping busy. Listening to a podcast or having the TV on as I watched helped to distract from the sound and I didn’t find it intolerable. Measuring air speed is difficult, since the Pure Cool Link Desk outputs a thin stream from all around its head; the effect is a pleasant cooling effect without the buffing and hard rush of air from a traditional bladed fan. Power consumption at 32W maximum and 4.1W minimum is very competitive. As a personal fan, the Dyson Pure Cool Me excels. By pushing its dome up or down, you can easily direct its air flow directly at you, or upwards for a room-cooling effect. It’s quiet in operation, making it a good desk or bedside table buddy, and its oscillation offers just enough movement to get a good breeze going.