Duncan Bell
The best Dyson fans do much more than just cool the air around you. Nowadays, Dyson fans are not just fans, but also work to cool, heat, humidify and purify the air of your home.
Much like the best Dyson cordless vacuums, the firm’s fans are top of the class for premium looks and also, often, performance. They use turbocharger and jet engine technology to create a more effective air stream, and they're acoustically engineered to be quieter than most other fans. Unlike traditional fans, Dyson fans are also bladeless, making them safer if you have kids or pets, and easier to clean, and they're certainly more attractive than most fans, too.
With the best Dyson fans, there's a lot of choice, so this guide is designed to help you choose the best Dyson fan for your space and budget. Some of these 'fans' are among the best air purifiers and the best heaters, so there's plenty of choice. For example, our first pick in this guide, the Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde is a purifier, humidifier and fan, plus it destroys harmful bacteria.
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T3's Top 3
The best Dyson fan overall
The Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde purifies, humidifies, cools and destroys harmful bacteria: what more could you want?!
The best runner-up
The Dyson Pure Humidify + Cool is another three-in-one device that provides brilliant cooling and humidifying power.
The best cheap Dyson fan
The Dyson Cool AM07 Tower Fan is affordable, has one powerful function and a cool tower design.
Beth is Home Editor for T3, covering style, living and wellness. Beth is a big fan (pun intended) of the Dyson brand, and has tried her fair share of Dyson fans and air purifiers, so if you want buying advice or recommendations, she's the one to go to.
We've updated our best Dyson fan guide with the Dyson Cool CF1 fan in at number six.
Best Dyson fans ranking 2025
The best Dyson fan overall
The Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde was a new release in 2023 and quickly made its way to the top of our list for best Dyson fan (and holds the second spot in our best air purifier guide). This 3-in-1 device purifies, humidifies and cools the rooms in your home, and despite its height and weight, it's a pretty attractive fan that doesn't take up too much space.
The Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde improves the air quality in your home, cools you down with its impressive airflow and senses, detects and kills bacteria like formaldehyde. The screen can be a little confusing but its remote control (that magnetises to the top) has plenty of customisable options to choose from. You can't go wrong with this hybrid device.
Read our full Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde review for more.
The best runner up Dyson fan
This big beast is an absolute multi-purpose marvel of a fan. In fact strictly speaking it isn't a fan; it's a humidifier and air purifier that also happens to be able to blow air around in the same way that a fan does.
What's great about this is that it is an excellent humidifier, which is unusually easy to maintain and clean – often a bugbear with these machines. It's also a highly effective HEPA air purifier, and because it's such a big unit, it can also blow like some of the best fans around. Our favourite aspect of this is its 'breeze' setting, which quite cleverly simulates a more natural air flow than most fans. Summer breeze, makes you feel fine, as the classic Seals & Croft song once said.
Also known as PH01, this do-it-all device was originally launched as the Pure Humidify+Cool. You can also get the Purifier Humidify+Cool React, which is the same device but lacks control via Dyson's app – it's remote control only. Whatever name it goes under, this is the best 'air moving' product we've ever tried. All Dyson needs to do now is add a heating option, and you'll have all your home air needs serviced in one, admittedly quite large, device.
Read our full Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool review for more.
The best cheap Dyson fan
This is Dyson’s best non-connected fan for cooling larger spaces. The Dyson Cool tower fan (AM07) employs Air Multiplier technology to cool big spaces evenly, so you can say goodbye to choppy air. And it’s 60 per cent quieter than the AM02 model, which means you can run it at night without disturbing your sleep.
The Dyson Cool tower fan can be programmed to turn off after preset intervals, and it has a remote control. It’s also 10 per cent more energy efficient than the previous model, with an A+++ energy efficiency class. If you want powerful, efficient, and discreet cooling in a large room, this is the best Dyson fan for the job... and it's the cheapest option you can find.
Read our full Dyson Cool Tower review for more.
The best Dyson fan and purifier
The Dyson Pure Cool tower purifying fan (TP04) is still the best Dyson fan you can buy, although there have been a few released since it came out. Please note that Dyson has now taken to calling it Dyson Purifier Cool, presumably just annoy us.
As both names suggest, it's an air purifier too, so it automatically captures gases and 99.95 per cent of fine particles – such as allergens and pollutants – before reporting on the quality of your air via your Dyson Link app. This excellent Dyson fan is certified as asthma and allergy friendly, and the high-tech filters should only need replacing once a year. It also has a night-time mode, so you can cool and purify your environment at night without being disturbed. It’s one of the priciest models, but this combination Dyson fan/purifier is the best you can buy.
Read our full Dyson Pure Cool review for more.
The best Dyson fan, purifier and heater
This model replaces the old Dyson Pure Hot+Cool. It doesn't only add the ability to remove formaldehyde from the air – apparently this is considered a big deal in the far East. It is actually a much slicker, quieter and better experience all round.
The air purifier goes into action when sensors detect various types of pollutants and allergens, while both the cooling fan and heater work very well. The squat appearance and muted gold colour scheme mean it's not my favourite Dyson fan aesthetically, but you can't fault the performance.
Read our full Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Formaldehyde review for more.
The best small Dyson fan
An upgraded version of the brand’s original bladeless fan design, the Dyson Cool CF1 fan exceeds in many areas. A small, corded and lightweight fan, the Dyson Cool CF1 fan has gone back to basics, and while it doesn't have app controls, it's easy to control via the remote and on the base of the device.
The Dyson Cool CF1 fan has a great amount of speeds, oscillations and modes to choose from, including a relaxing night mode. It makes a bit of a strange whirring noise, and there can be a slight delay when using the remote, but it's incredibly cooling and powerful considering its size.
See our Dyson Cool CF1 review for more details.
The best personal cooling Dyson fan
The Dyson Pure Cool Me fan is quite distinct from other Dyson fans. As the name suggests, it is just for me to use. Or you. Position the Pure Cool Me in your immediate vicinity and a cleverly directed air-flow is blown onto your face and upper body – or wherever you choose to direct it.
As the name also suggests, this air is purified. It's like living in your own little cool, healthy bubble. As such it's not much use for cooling entire rooms, but particularly if you're not moving much – for instance while working, sleeping, cooking or watching TV – this approach can make a lot of sense.
Dyson Pure Cool Me vs Dyson Pure Cool – which should you buy?
The best all-year Dyson fan
This is the best Dyson fan you can buy if you're looking for the best bang for your buck, and want all-year-round performance. That's because the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool combines the best in cooling and air purification with the ability to also heat a room. You can control temperature to the degree, and it'll expel purified air out the back of the fan without causing a draught.
As you’d expect from one of the best Dyson fans available, the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool will purify automatically, it can turn 350 degrees, and it pairs with the Link app to report on air quality. It may be overkill for most homes, but if you're looking for year-round performance, it doesn't get much better than this all-in-one Dyson fan/purifier/heater.
How to choose the best Dyson fan
Dyson fans can be tricky to choose, mainly because they cover so many different areas of cooling. As you've seen from our picks, most Dyson fans aren't simply fans but also purify, humidify and even heat.
First, we'd suggest narrowing down what you want from your Dyson fan. For example, if you just want a fan, go for one of those, but if you'd also like some humidifying and purifying, pick one of those. It's also worth nothing that a Dyson fan that just does one thing will likely be cheaper so you'll want to consider that, too.
Next is size and reach. Some Dyson fans are better for smaller areas, like the Cool Me, whereas others are best for bigger rooms as they expel air further.
Finally, price is important. Dyson fans aren't the cheapest fans on the market so if you don't care about the name, then we'd recommend choosing a standard fan from our best fan guide. You can also find deals on Dyson fans directly at Dyson and during sales seasons, like Black Friday, plus, you can even buy a refurbished Dyson fan, too.
How we test the best Dyson fans
When it comes to testing the the best Dyson fans, it's quite simple: we call in the latest Dyson fans and purifiers and we thoroughly try and test them to see which one comes out on top.
During testing, we look into all areas of Dyson fans, like how powerful they are, how quiet they operate, how many settings they have and what other functions they do. We also look into the price, Dyson and usability, for example, we fully test the accompanying app if the fan has one.
To find out more, take a look at how we test at T3.
FAQs
How are Dyson fans different to regular fans?
The main difference between Dyson fans and other fans is the brand... obviously! But beyond that, Dyson fans have a very different design compared to other fans. Many people pick them due to their stylish looks but it's also about how they work.
Typically, a fan works by circulating air around your room using rotating blades. Instead of letting out cold air, fans actually just draw hot air away from you which gives that cooling effect. Where Dyson fans differ is they're bladeless and they actually pump out cold air.
How do I clean a Dyson fan?
If you don't regularly clean your fan, you could be making the air around you dirtier and less hygienic. This is mainly due to the blades on the fan collecting dust, which you don't really have to worry about with Dyson fans as they're bladeless – but you still need to clean them.
To clean your Dyson fan, you should focus on the filter. Start by removing it from the inside of the fan before going over the filter with a cloth to get rid of debris. If your filter is old, throw it away and buy a new one which you can find on the Dyson website.
See our step-by-step guide on how to clean a fan.
What Dyson fan alternative should I pick?
If you like the look of a Dyson fan but fancy a different brand, there are plenty of other fan brands to choose from. A similar British brand who we like and who offers the same range of fans, air purifiers and dehumidifiers is Meaco.
See our full Dyson vs Meaco comparison for our verdict on the two brands.
Reviewer panel
Beth Girdler-Maslen is T3's Home Editor. She's tested a fair few Dyson fans, including our top pick, and other dehumidifiers and purifiers from the brand. She's also a big fan of Dyson in general, and has tested many of their vacuums and hair stylers.
Derek Adams has been writing for more years than he can remember, and specialises in home and outdoors. He's tested plenty of fans and air solutions from the likes of Dyson, Meaco and more.
Duncan Bell is the former lifestyle editor of T3 and has been writing about tech for almost 15 years. During this time at T3 and beyond, he's tested everything that goes in your home, including Dyson fans.