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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Aesthetics: Some may like this futuristic-looking silver and white model, but personally, I don’t like the bulky design. It reminds me of a kitchen bin, and because the wide base, takes up a fair amount of desk space. I’d say anyone with a small bedside table would struggle to make room for it, too. As there’s no purifier, naturally, this fan didn’t help my hayfever symptoms. In fact, some experts say that sleeping with a fan on can actually exacerbate symptoms by helping to circulate dust and allergens around the room. So, if you really suffer, I would recommend opting for a purifying 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!) The only potential minor issue is in the middle of winter, when it’s unlikely that you’ll want the cooling effect of a fan blowing over you; you may need to reposition the Pure Cool Link in colder weather. Dyson Pure Cool Link Desk – Alexa

Set-up: There is a little required assembly but putting it together was easier than with the Airgo (featured below) and I could do it alone. I just had to slot the filters onto the frame, which took all of five minutes. Pairing it with the app took another minute or so. You can control it with Alexa, too, which took me a little longer to get to grips with – but that’s more on me then the fan. 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. Overview: This fan basically does it all – It’s a fan, a heater and a purifier all-in-one. So, if you’re looking for something all-singing-all-dancing, this is it. Dyson claims that this fan automatically senses particles and gases, capturing 99.95% of ultrafine particles, then pushes out purified air around the room (including formaldehyde, if that’s something that may concern you – although we’d hope not). This is helpful if you live somewhere where there’s lots of pollution, or if you suffer with hayfever. 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.

A one-two personal fan and air-purifier combo

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.

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. 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 To someone like me who has hayfever, or for anyone living in a polluted area – such as next to a main road, for example. a purifying-cooling combination sounds ideal. But do they work? And are they worth the money?

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. 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. 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. That's going to include things like pollen, bacteria, fungal spores, and other dusts and gases that you don't want to be breathing in. For someone living in an urban environment, this can provide real air filtration on the small scale. This will also take care of things like cooking odours. If you live in the countryside you might be more interested in the pollen filtration, for those living in an inner city appartment, it will filter out traffic pollutants and other nasties. 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.