We’ve been impressed with Evapolar’s previous personal evaporative coolers, and the Evapolar evaSMART is the best yet. The build quality is much the same as the Hot+Cool model, with hard shell plastic used around the fan body. This model uses a water tank, which lasts for between four and nine hours, depending on the temperature and humidity level. We act as a credit broker not a lender, offering credit products provided exclusively by Klarna Bank AB UK branch (BR020956), a branch of Klarna AB (556737-0431) which is authorised and regulated by the Swedish Financial Services Authority.

Air comes out of the two rotating barrels on the side, which give this fan a unique Breeze mode that accurately simulates real wind. For the reduction in size you do sacrifice some power, and you don’t get height or pivot adjustments either – just oscillation.In winter or when you don’t want cold air, you can redirect air out the back of the fan, with the air barrels rotating all the way around. Alongside these controls, there’s a timer (one, two or four hours) and oscillation mode (65° angle). First, this fan is a proper air purifier, sucking in allergens and other noxious elements to keep your home air clean. The design is modern and sleek and the curves and rounded edges improve safety, although the lip around the fan opening is slightly sharp.

It is a feature rich, highly economical and remarkably quiet fan that would be a great pick for homes with slightly older children. If you need a fan where cables won’t reach, say to a garden on a hot day or in a tent when you go camping, the MeacoFan 260C Cordless Air Circulator is the model for you. First, you can sit in a bubble of cooling air; secondly, on oscillation mode, the fan doesn’t blow bits of paper on your desk everywhere; third, the fan is far smaller than Dyson’s previous desktop models. The fan is noticeably louder than the electriQ and Dyson Auto React models with an average noise level of 50 dB on its medium setting.We measure at 15cm and 1m, to see how performance drops off, and at minimum and maximum fan speeds, to see what the range is. Thanks to its integrated battery, charged via USB, you can run this model for up to 14 hours without having to go anywhere near a power socket.

On the topic of recyclability, the packaging is particularly excessive, especially when compared with the more expensive model. The Dyson Hot+Cool HP09 is very expensive at the outset, but some of this cost is offset by the fan's remarkable energy efficiency. We found the Princess Smart Air Cooler easy to control, with all of the options you need on the front panel and the remote. It is, however, significantly noisier than the Beldray model with a peak noise level of 61 dB on its medium setting. The size and shape won’t take up too much room in your home, though the base's lack of non-slip feet and general design does make it unstable on both carpeted and flat surfaces.This is important at night, where you may want a slower, more gentle and quieter fan speed, rather than roar of full cooling power. It also comes with a handle, though it is on the heavier side so not the best for transporting around the house. When the summertime heat kicks in, one of the best ways to avoid getting overwhelmed by the weather is to arm yourself with fan that can cool you down quickly.