BLACK+DECKER BXAC65002GB Digital Air Cooler, 3 Speed Settings with 7 Litre Water Tank, LED Display with Soft Touch Controls and 7.5 Hour Timer, Remote Control 65 W, White

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We use a smartphone sound meter to check the noise at full power and minimum power, and we use an AC passthrough power meter to check the energy consumption at both of these levels. This cooler is designed to humidify as it cools, and it also has a fan-only function if you don’t need the extra chill. In summary, the BLACK+DECKER BXAC65002GB Digital Air Cooler is a 2-in-1 appliance with an advanced cooling system that utilises a honeycomb filter without requiring window ventilation. Again we’ve used Currys PC World for this comparison and found that there were 20 Black + Decker products available. This cheap cube desktop cooler doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it’s a good way to chill your fevered brow while you’re plugging away at your desk.

It's ideal for use around the house, including bedrooms, living rooms, pet rooms and conservatories. It has a far more powerful fan than personal coolers such as the HoMedics MyChill Plus and, in theory, offers stronger cooling performance, too. For extra effectiveness, the unit includes two cooling packs which fit neatly in the water tank, allowing ice cold air to be blasted into the room. There’s also a timer that can run up to 7 hours, and a remote control to operate if you’re too comfortable to get up to use the digital control panel.As part of our testing we always take a good look at all the practicalities, from the number of ice blocks provided (if any) to how easy the unit is to fill, empty, and clean. Its effectiveness is enhanced by the use of two ice packs which fit in a detachable 7 litre water tank. With the cooler connected to your Wi-Fi network, you can control it from your smartphone or even an Alexa or Google Assistant speaker, although the voice commands don’t cover much more than switching modes or turning the unit on and off.

This cooler has a big seven-litre water tank, and comes with a couple of ice packs, which should help it cool harder for longer. The bestselling device has rave reviews thanks to its efficient cooling and features like the removable water tank and changeable full spectrum LED lights. While I can live without cutting-edge features, it’s a shame that this cooler lacks a sleep timer and remote control. The smaller models are cubes designed for desktop or coffee table use, often powered by USB and designed as a personal cooler. Although the Black+Decker air cooler’s basic controls are a shame, I like the ability to pair it with a smart switch.The overall quality of any product is important, but it’s especially important when you’re considering Heating and cooling.

We turn the air cooler up to maximum for thirty minutes, and then an hour, to test how effective the airstream is at cooling people down, while also using a digital thermometer, or air quality sensor, to check whether it’s had any impact on the ambient room temperature or humidity. Despite these record-setting speeds, it’s worth pointing out that this fan produces a tightly focused ‘column’ of fast-moving air, with speeds dropping quickly off-centre. Let’s be clear: these machines won’t cool your room like a proper air conditioner, but they can give you a colder blast of air than your average fan, especially when used at close range.While it’s certainly very capable, it doesn’t move as much air as very powerful circulators such as the Vonhaus 18” floor fan. As we’ve already covered, there are absolutely tonnes of options to choose from when looking for new Heating and cooling. You’ll need to fit the supplied casters for easy wheeling around, but this device is light enough for most to lift quite easily.