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What We Tested…
Shark™ FlexBreeze™ HydroGo™ Misting Portable Fan ($119.99)
Why Margo Tested…
Test Results...
Size. This fan is the perfect size to keep just about anywhere. I've kept on side tables both indoors and outdoors. I mainly work out in my living room and it’s such a great way to add a burst of cool air to my workouts.
Handle. Its top handle is such a small yet genius detail that makes it easy to transport from room to room, or for picnics. I had no trouble carrying this fan around while holding other objects.
Misting capabilities. The fan alone is powerful enough to keep you cool, but its misting capability makes it an even greater win for keeping cool on scorching hot days. It’s wild how much of a difference it makes in temperature.
Design. The interface is intuitive and easy to use (without having to consult the manual). Plus, I love that it’s sleek and comes in a bunch of fun colors. Compared to other fans, it isn’t an eyesore and I love having it out in my space.
Why Ale Tested…
Test Results...
Weight. Since I’m usually the one hosting these hangs, I make multiple rounds to make sure everyone has what they need — including a few seconds of misting, cooling pleasure. I was able to tote this fan around easily or pass it around for hours.
Misting power. While no one really wanted the mister directly in front of their face (understandable), we all agreed that the misting feature is a game-changer. The fan itself is very powerful, but the mist makes the air feel almost 10 times cooler than the fan alone. However, if you have the fan on high — which we did most of the time — the water tank needs to be refilled more often. That being said, it doesn’t take too much water to give you over an hour of constant mist.
Design. Not only is this fan easy to carry and effective, it’s also insanely cute. I opted for the lilac color and got so many compliments on it. I love to take pictures during my outdoor hangs, so having a fan that wasn’t a total eyesore was important to me. I also give the bonus points for clear, light indicators that show the fan’s power level (from one to five) and whether or not the mist is on.
Why Abby Tested…
Test Results...
Whisper-quiet motor: This fan is so insanely quiet, you can’t tell it's on most of the time. If you’re a fan (pun intended) of white noise, this may be a con, but I loved sleeping in silence and not having to worry about anything clanging throughout the night.
Compact size and weight. I carried this fan for a couple of blocks for a picnic in the park and had no issue. I also brought it room to room with me while deep-cleaning my apartment, and it was compact enough to fit wherever I brought it. Because it’s so small, you can easily bring it to public outings, too.
Fan strength. For how small it is, this fan is incredibly powerful. I now keep it on my dresser at the foot of my bed while sleeping and only need to put it on a medium setting to feel its effect.
Sidenotes...
Battery life. The testers had mixed feelings when it comes to battery life. Ale and Margo both used the fan’s highest power level more consistently and noted a significant drain in battery after about one hour of constant use. Abby, on the other hand, used her fan on a medium setting overnight while she slept and it still had juice in the morning.
The Fine Details...
Shark™ FlexBreeze™ HydroGo™ Misting Portable Fan ($119.99)
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