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NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Deal of the day: Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Fan
As summer temperatures begin to rise, staying cool becomes a top priority. And while an air conditioner is nice, it's not always an option. That's where a great fan comes in. Currently, Shark's popular FlexBreeze HydroGo fan is on sale for 20% off, reducing the price to $120. Check out the details below. This fan is lightweight and cordless, making it easy to move from room to room. It blows cool air up to 70 feet and has a 12-hour battery life, according to the brand. It also has a misting feature that will blow micro droplets of cool water, helping to reduce the temperature up to 5 degrees, according to Shark. 'This fan has been a lifesaver in my small bathroom, which gets very hot, especially when I blow dry my hair or after I shower,' says NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin. 'I put it on my sink counter and it cools off my whole bathroom even on the lowest setting. The misting feature is such an added bonus. It's so refreshing, especially when I use it after a long run.' The fan is made from durable plastic, has a small handle to carry it around and comes in a number of fun colors — like glacier and lilac. It normally retails for $150, but is currently 20% off, bringing the price down to $120. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade. Catch up on NBC Select's in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
Telegraph
01-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo review: This new portable misting fan is now my heatwave go-to
What is the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Misting Fan? New for summer 2025, the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is a cordless air cooler. This means you can charge it, fill the integrated water reservoir and then enjoy a misty breeze wherever you like, be that on your patio, picnic blanket, desk or bedside table. It's versatile with five fan speeds, three misting settings and a vertical tilting range of 45 degrees. There's a long battery life of up to 12 hours and you can extend the cooler's runtime in between charges by plugging it into the mains. It looks more like a pedestal fan than a boxy air cooler and has an innovative, lightweight build and an attractive, accessible design. There's no connect app, so everything that's smart about the FlexBreeze HydroGo is in its mechanics. Whereas most air coolers chill air through internal evaporation before recirculating it, this Shark model uses a fan and misting mechanism to emit a cooling vapour. It retails at £129.99 and comes in a selection of colours including Dove and Quartz Pink (shown in our testing photos), although currently only Charcoal is readily available here in the UK. How we test air coolers Our air cooler reviews are based on hands-on testing inside our reviewers' homes (and in the case of portable models like the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo, in their gardens too). I set up the cooler, filled its tank and used all available settings and features to get a thorough overview of its effectiveness. To grade the air coolers, I considered cooling performance, design, quietness, ease of use and value. Each air cooler tends to be marketed for particular uses and audiences, and this is taken into account during scoring. For example, the FlexBreeze HydroGo is sold as a portable model, so I paid more critical attention to its lightweight design and battery life than to its power and tank capacity. Why you can trust Telegraph Recommended Our thorough, real-world tests will always help you find the best product. No manufacturer ever sees Telegraph Recommended reviews before publication and we don't accept payment in exchange for favourable reviews, nor do we allow brands to pay for placement in our articles. All opinions are based on independent expert opinion and our hands-on testing. Visit our Who We Are page to learn more. Power and cooling Score: 9/10 The FlexBreeze HydroGo provided excellent cooling, both outdoors and inside the house, during my testing. In contrast to more conventional air coolers, you can clearly feel that this model produces a fine vapour. In my opinion that's a lovely thing, but it could be off-putting for users whose homes are afflicted with damp. Other types of air coolers also add moisture to the air; you just don't see it. Naturally, the cooling effect is strongest when you're close to the fan, but the effect is still tangible several metres away, even outdoors. When I used it in my living room, the entire space felt cooler. There are five fan speeds to choose from, and I found the lower three enough for indoor cooling. For group use in an outdoor setting, you'll need the higher speeds. It's also worth playing around with the misting settings ('continuous' or 'interval' which causes vapour to be released only half of the time). In my experience, interval misting provided adequate cooling while using water more conservatively. Design Score: 10/10 What the iPod did for portable music players, the FlexBreeze HydroGo might do for air coolers and fans. This brilliantly designed, finished and user-friendly gadget is worlds apart from the average white box domestic competitors and even the misting fans seen lining European restaurant terraces. The compact design is a true match for everyday life (and for the occasional nature of our summers, since you'll probably want to keep it in storage through the colder months). I loved the look of this cooler straight out of the box and it only impressed me more on closer inspection. Its components feel robust and pleasantly textured, and I soon found that every feature works as you'd hope. Charging is simple (via the included mains adaptor), topping up the integrated water reservoir using a jug is foolproof and at less than two kilograms, the fully loaded cooler weighs little more than a bag of sugar. It's conventional, these days, for products such as a newly released air cooler to feature a connected app that provides some extra functionality (of variable merit). In this case, there isn't one, so all of the smarts are inherent to the innovative design: its against-the-grain cooling action, peerless portability and intuitive on-unit controls. Quietness Score: 10/10 Using my smartphone's sound meter app, I measured the operating noise levels of the FlexBreeze HydroGo at 57 to 75dB, which is quiet for a fan-based appliance. These measurements were taken close to the fan blade, so it's worth noting that the sound is quieter at a reasonable distance. Better still, the character of the sound is relatively kind on the ear: a deep rush, rather than the unpleasant whine that's quite common among fans. It's worth noting that the misting mechanism makes a distinct sound while active: a sort of 'pssst', similar to the sound of some automated air dispensers. This is most noticeable when it repeatedly stops and starts during interval mode operation. Ease of use Score: 9/10 It's hard to imagine how an air cooler could be much easier to use than the FlexBreeze HydroGo. The misting and fan settings can be toggled with the quick press of a button, while filling, tilting and charging the cooler can all be mastered in a matter of seconds. Helpfully, Shark has added removable stickers to the device that tell you exactly how each of these features should be used. My only significant quibble is that the 150ml water reservoir requires frequent top-ups: once every half hour during continuous misting, or hourly when you've selected the interval mode. During a heatwave you could save yourself a few trips to the kitchen tap by keeping a full jug or water bottle close to the cooler. Note too that there's a small moisture cap at the centre of the fan cover, which you'll need to flip open to allow misting. Closing this after use will prevent dripping. Quality and value Score: 10/10 At £129.99 this is not exactly a cheap gadget, but the price is comparable to those of other top-rated air coolers such as the Princess Smart Air Cooler and Symphony Diet 3D 12i Tower Air Cooler. That outlay won't give you the most power for your pound, but what you'll get is an air cooler that's well suited to everyday home use, with a presentable finish and terrific cooling performance, especially at close quarters. The FlexBreeze HydroGo feels robust (which is impressive considering its negligible weight), with watertight tabs over the reservoir inlet and power input. If something should happen to go wrong with the cooler, you're covered by a two-year manufacturer's warranty (terms apply). Technical specifications While the FlexBreeze HydroGo is boundary-pushing, it's not the only small air cooler that's impressed our team. Another model worth considering is the Tristar Air Cooler, which costs significantly less at £75 and compares favourably on raw performance data. Should you buy the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Misting Fan? We've not awarded any air coolers a 10 out of 10, since they still can't rival portable air conditioner units when it comes to tangibly lowering thermostats. But for its features, this design came close to perfection for me. The lightweight design with built-in misting makes it more versatile than most fans and a great heatwave companion. Yes, if: You want a small, convenient air cooler that's perfect for most home users Attractive and user-friendly design matter to you You'd like to take an air cooler with you into the garden or on your travels No, if: You've got a large home to keep cool Refilling your air cooler's water tank is a hated chore Using a connected app suits you better than simple, on-unit controls Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo FAQs How long does the Shark FlexBreeze last? The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Misting Fan qualifies for a two-year manufacturer's guarantee, although you must register the product with Shark in order to receive this cover. Beyond that time period it's difficult to assess how much longer the product might last, since it was released recently. It's worth noting that the fan's operation is reliant on an in-built lithium-ion battery and these tend to degrade after years of use. Still, you can expect no less than a few summers of perfect functioning. How much electricity does a Shark fan use? Different models of Shark fan draw power at varying rates, depending on their input wattage. Charging or powering the FlexBreeze HydroGo Portable Misting Fan draws no more than 42W, which will cost you fractionally over £0.01 per hour based on current UK electricity rates. This level of power consumption is normal for a small fan, while large or high-speed fan models sometimes require more than double the power. Meanwhile, a small air conditioning unit would typically use anywhere from 900W to 1,500W to keep a room cool. Is Shark FlexBreeze an air circulator? Air circulators are a subcategory of fans with automated oscillation. A tilting or turning mechanism continually changes their direction (up and down and/or left and right) to recirculate air throughout a room. The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo does not have this feature so it can't be classed as an air circulator. However, the FlexBreeze HydroGo does have 45 degrees of vertical tilt, so you can manually adjust the direction of cooling to promote circulation. Keeping the fan well away from open windows and directing airflow towards windows may improve the rate of recirculation.
