How much are you willing to pay for a fan? Out of curiosity, I bought a rip off of a Dyson bladeless fan. Or in a more futuristic tone, an “air multiplier”.

Watching the viral video with the balloon had me searching for a China copy. A couple of months later, I found myself making an order for the 12″ from Wuyi Jushin Tools via AliExpress at USD110 including shipping via UPS Expedited. It arrived yesterday morning, 10 days after making the order.

Bladeless fans have good selling points besides looking clean and modern. They are child-safe as blades are not exposed. Maintenance is simple by wiping the ring and clearing the holes at the base. And mentioned somewhere online, it blocks less light in the room without the blades.

The material is glossy plastic and the color is white. Not silver/iron as seen in the product page and on the box. It seems to function exactly like a Dyson Air Multiplier. The overall construction feels durable unlike what you would expect in most plastic products manufactured in China.

When set at maximum power, it’s slightly noisier than an ordinary stand fan of the same diameter but the pitch and frequency of the sound is not as disturbing. The air that it blows does feel soft and smoother. Having a dimmer switch is a cool bonus.

Below are photos of the unboxing and a clip of the fan in operation. Does this fan qualify for a space on an end table of your living room?

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