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Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'This Prime Day sale on Shark fan is seriously tempting'
With more hot weather on the horizon I've finally taken the plunge and bought this snazzy Shark fan that's heavily discounted for Amazon Prime Day I've had my eye on this Shark fan for a while. It's become one of those products, you know the ones where you look at something once then it feels like it's constantly popping up on your social media feed tempting you forevermore. The Shark FlexBreeze TableMate has been on sale at £99.99 for a while, which has really caught my attention. But now even more has been shaved off the price as Amazon launches its Prime Day Deals, knocking another £10 off and leaving it at a super enticing £89.99 - 40% off the £149.99 RRP. It's such a good deal that I've finally bitten the bullet and ordered it. Amazon's price is currently even cheaper than direct from Shark where the fan will set you back £99.99. It's significantly more expensive at Currys where it's priced at £149.99. I'm one of those people who's always too hot at the best of times. Where others are reaching for the thermostat I'm normally just right, and, as such, I love a good fan, especially over summer. I already have two fans that I rate very highly. One is the Challenge White Pedestal and Desk Fan (£70 at Argos), that's super impressive when you turn it up. So much so I've used it in some capacity almost every night since I've bought it. The fan is a bit cheaper than some of the more premium options but still really packs a punch when you need cooling down. If you have a bit more budget to spend, I also have the Midea SmartAir Cool and Purify Bladeless Fan. Sold for £199.99 at both High Street TV and £199 at Amazon, (you can read the full review here). It has all manner of fancy features and High Street TV says it's a fan that "does it all" and it's hard to disagree. But what those two don't have is a battery function. I spend a lot of my spare time doing DIY or playing with my son (not at the same time!) as such, I'm often sweltering outdoors in the recent heatwave temperatures, but can't be bothered going to the effort of setting up an extension lead and plugging in one of the fans. That's where the Shark FlexBreeze TableMate is going to be excellent. Its portability means it can simply be unplugged and run off the battery, making it ideal for those looking for a cooling breeze on the go. Shark says the fan can run for up to 24 hours on the battery, though that's on the lowest speed setting. When ramped up the fan covers "up to 20 meters", while it's UV and rain resistant, making it suitable for use outdoors. Other features include five fan speeds, 180 degrees of side-to-side oscillation, and a 55° tilt to keep the air circulating at the desired angle. Of the buyers who've delved in to date, the fan has averaged 4.5 stars out of 5. One of the delighted reviewers said: "This is by far the best fan I have ever had! We have a heatwave right now and I normally can't sleep, but not this year! Slept all the way through and didn't hear the fan yet I was cool all night. Only wish I'd found this sooner." One of the few less positive reviews highlighted a potential issue: "When using this fan as a plug in it's brilliant and I'm very happy with it in every way, but when using it on battery which is fully charged and on 2nd lowest setting the battery doesn't last long." Despite this another buyer was very happy: "I did consider another leading brand but decided on Shark. This for me has been a really good choice. This fan is fairly expensive but the build quality is plain to see and it works really well. "It is so versatile being able to run on mains and battery I can take it anywhere, it even has a remote control. I would recommend this fan to anyone even my friends."
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
‘I sleep with this fan on every night - it's great in a heatwave'
Keeping cool is high on the agenda at the minute and this fan has been great at doing just that I'm one of those people who moans about being too hot at the best of times, let alone in a heatwave. Throw in a hefty dose of hayfever and summer can be a bit of a challenge for me. So one thing I'm absolutely obsessed with is having good fans to call upon when the mercury rises. Last year, I read up on the Shark Flexbreeze but concluded that £179 was a bit much at the time, but it's currently down to £169.99. It was then I stumbled across the Challenge White Pedestal and Desk Fan and I've been super impressed with how powerful it is when you turn it up, so much so I've used it in some capacity almost every night since I've bought it. Priced at £70 from Argos, the fan is a bit cheaper than some of the more premium options but still really packs a punch when you need cooling down. I often plonk myself in front of it when I return from being outdoors in the heat and turn the airflow up to the max setting to cool me down. The fan features eight speed settings (as I've already mentioned the top setting is really something), a remote control (handy when you want to adjust it while lying in bed), adjustable tilt, oscillation and also comes with an adjustable height stand. There's not a lot to criticise, the only thing that would be a great bonus feature is if the fan could be portable to make it easier to take outside, like some of Shark's new range. If you have a bit more budget to spend, I also have the Midea SmartAir Cool and Purify Bladeless Fan. Sold for £199.99 at both High Street TV and £199 at Amazon, (you can read the full review here). It has all manner of fancy features and High Street TV says it's a fan that "does it all" and it's hard to disagree. It boasts twelve fan speeds, four wind modes, adjustable oscillation, an auto-shut off timer, purifying HEPA filtration and an ioniser to clean the air you breathe. The adjustable oscillation is great. Anyone who's had a standard fan will know that the oscillation arch (the amount it moves from side to side in layman's terms) is often far too wide, and it feels like you're waiting an age for the air being moved around by the fan to come back and hit you. That's where the Midea SmartAir really excels. It features the option to adjust the amount in degrees the fan turns as it oscillates, meaning you can instead set it to do a much smaller - or larger - arch, depending on how much of the room you want cool air to circulate. Elsewhere, Dyson's range of bladeless fans are very well reviewed, though a bit pricier. The Dyson Cool Tower fan costs £349.99 from Currys, with some of the features including a two-year guarantee, a nine-hour timer and 10 speed settings. Back to the Challenge fan, the product has a very high rating of 4.8 out of 5 from more than 600 reviews on the Argos website. One said: "This ticks every box when looking for a fan. It's quiet, the 7 blades give a very strong streamline flow of air. It's sturdy and high quality. I actually bought one a few year back and bought another recently." Another wasn't quite as pleased, mentioning: "Good strength but actually only four power settings, one to five are basically the same." Though another went on: "Bought this fan a few weeks ago and it's amazing. Remote control works well and fan is powerful and fairly quiet. Looks good, doesn't feel cheap."
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
'I get too hot in summer but this bladeless fan is a game changer'
I tested out the Midea SmartAir bladeless fan and was so impressed by its fancy features I'm one of those people who are constantly too hot. Where my family and colleagues have been reaching for the thermostat in the past, I'm normally sitting, thinking what a nice temperature it is. As such, I love summer and the time it allows me to enjoy the outdoors in the garden, but I do tend to suffer as the mercury rises. Sleeping is always more of a struggle, while I usually come back from a walk or a spot of gardening feeling like I'm boiling alive. I've found a fan that has blown me away - quite literally. With all the above in mind, I was intrigued when offered the chance to try out the Midea SmartAir Cool and Purify Bladeless Fan. Sold for £199.99 at both High Street TV and £199 at Amazon, it's certainly not the cheapest out there, so I was keen to discover if it could really justify the price tag. Spoiler, it absolutely does. Midea says fan 'does it all' - do I agree? From the moment I first turned it on I've been absolutely dazzled, it is simply fantastic. It boasts all manner of fancy features and High Street TV says it's a fan that "does it all" and it's hard to disagree. Boasting twelve fan speeds, four wind modes, adjustable oscillation, an auto-shut off timer, purifying HEPA filtration and an ioniser to clean the air you breathe, it's definitely a massive upgrade on what I've used in the past. The adjustable oscillation is very cool - pun absolutely intended. Anyone who's had a standard fan will know that the oscillation arch (the amount it moves from side to side in layman's terms) is often far too wide, and it feels like you're waiting an age for the air being moved around by the fan to come back and hit you. That's where the Midea SmartAir really excels. It features the option to adjust the amount in degrees the fan turns as it oscillates, meaning you can instead set it to do a much smaller - or larger - arch, depending on how much of the room you want cool air to circulate. One small thing I particularly like is the little spot for the remote control. It no doubt sounds like a daft thing to get excited about, but as someone who's forever getting infuriated while dislodging sofa cushions in search of the remote, having a dedicated place for it is a really nice touch. The different wind modes are a great addition too, allowing you to effectively adjust the amount of noise the fan makes, depending on the situation you're using it in. It's particularly good if you like a quiet atmosphere while you're going to sleep. What else is out there? If £200 is too high a price, I'd also highly recommend the £70 Challenge White Pedestal and Desk Fan from Argos. I'd previously just used the standard supermarket fans - you know, the ones that are on the end of the seasonal aisles for £20 at this time of year. But when it started to really warm up last year, I just found they weren't really cutting the mustard, so I opted for something that packs a bit more of a punch. I read up on the Shark Flexbreeze but concluded that £179 was a bit much at the time. It was then I stumbled across the Challenge White Pedestal and Desk Fan. It doesn't pack as many features as the Midea, mainly just having 8 different speed settings and an oscillating function, but I've been super impressed with how powerful it is when you turn it up, so much so I've used it in some capacity almost every night since I've bought it. Elsewhere, Dyson's range of bladeless fans are very well reviewed, though a bit pricier. The Dyson Cool Tower fan currently has a sizeable discount at Currys, however. With a usual RRP of £349.99, the device has seen its price cut by £80 to take it down to £269.99. Some of the features include a two-year guarantee, a nine-hour timer and 10 speed settings. Air purifying qualities Back to the Midea fan, the device also boasts an air-purifying function. This features dual-filtration, including a HEPA filter that's said to remove over 99% of particles from the air in a home. I haven't used it enough yet to notice any significant difference on this front, though I do tend to suffer horrendously with hayfever around June and July time, so I'm very interested to see if it will make a difference and plan to write about that when I've had chance to put that aspect to the test. What's not so great? Reviewing the Midea fan, overall, I was so impressed that I struggled to find much fault. While I do think it justifies the £199.99 price tag, it's not the cheapest out there. The other thing I would mention is it is pretty tall. If you're planning to use it in a smallish room, or one where there isn't a natural space in the corner to tuck it out of the way then it will look a bit odd. Obviously, if you're planning to store it away over the cooler months then the size is something to factor in too. From the customer reviews, the vast majority have been thrilled with the product, though a couple of drawbacks pointed out include one who said: "It's a decent fan just not as powerful as expected and thus expensive compared to most other tower fans." Another added: "Very quiet, as does the job, but if you're looking for ice cold air, this isn't strong/cold enough." Despite this, lots of positive reviews have been left including one who said: "Great piece of equipment. First used in a hotel room and was so impressed I ordered one for home." Another went on: "Excellent cooler and purifier for any room. Love the baby setting and the power of it."
