The Duux Whisper3 couldn’t have come at a better time. This recent heatwave has bedtime feeling as comfortable sleeping in a sauna with a snowsuit on. However, finding a fan that’s genuinely quiet at night isn’t easy, no whatever that they promise on the box. The Duux Whisper3, however, lives up to its name. Designed to keep you cool without sounding like a helicopter preparing for take-off, it’s a refined pedestal fan that balances performance with whisper quiet operation.
Powered by an energy efficient 1.6w DC motor, the Whisper3 offers an impressive 26 speed settings, allowing you to fine tune airflow from a barely noticeable breeze to a room cooling gust. It also features 90° and 95° oscillation in horizontal and vertical sweeps, getting into every corner of the room rather than blasting one unlucky person all evening.
It biggest strength is the noise control, on its lowest setting, the fan produces as little as 13dB, making it quite enough for bedrooms, nurseries or home offices where concentration is more important than listening to a constant mechanical hum. When using this during a virtual meeting my coworkers couldn’t hear a thing. Even at higher speeds, the sound remains smooth and unobtrusive.
The Whisper3 includes a wireless magnetic remote control that can conveniently stick to the base for storage. Theres also an intuitive LED display and timer function adjustable from 1 to 12 hours. It can also be controlled via the Duux app using WiFi, with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to adjust speed or switch it off without leaving the sofa or bed. The height is adjustable between approximately 73 and 95cm, while the fan head measures 34cm in diameter, making it suitable for desks or floor standing use.
Naturally, all that technology comes at a price. The Whisper3 costs noticeably more than a basic pedestal fan. That said, you get what you pay for and if you need a fan that’s exceptionally quiet, energy efficient and packed with smart features, the Duux Whisper3 is a great choice. RRP £139.99
- Ultra quiet operation from just 13dB
- Energy efficient DC motor
- 26 adjustable speed settings
- WiFi app control with Alexa and Google Assistant support
- Magnetic remote control and timer mode
- Adjustable height
- Vertical and horizontal oscillation
- LED touch display
- More expensive than standard pedestal fans
- Smart features require WiFi setup
