JisuLife Life10 S review finds cheap fan runs far longer than Dyson
The Verge found JisuLife’s $25 Life10 S handheld fan ran over 16 hours at half power and beat pricier rivals for everyday use.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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A JisuLife Life10 S review by The Verge found that the inexpensive handheld fan may be a better summer carry than higher-priced personal cooling devices from Dyson and SharkNinja. Andrew Liszewski reported that the basic JisuLife model delivered long battery life, tolerable noise and enough airflow for hot outdoor activities.
Liszewski said he bought two Life10 S fans at Costco for CDN $25 each at the start of summer. The same model was listed at $32.99 on Amazon and $29.99 from JisuLife, while Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool costs $99.99 and SharkNinja’s Shark ChillPill costs $149.99.
JisuLife is a Chinese company that has spent about a decade developing fan hardware, according to The Verge. Its catalog includes more expensive models with features such as phone reverse-charging and 100 speed settings, but Liszewski said the cheaper Life10 S was the model his family kept using for humid baseball games, concerts and hikes.
Is the JisuLife Life10 S fan worth buying?
The Verge’s testing suggests the Life10 S is worth considering for buyers who want portable cooling without paying premium prices. Liszewski found that it was less powerful than Dyson’s fan at maximum output, but easier to live with because it lasted much longer and produced a lower-pitched sound.
The Life10 S has a sliding power switch on the back, a USB-C charging port, one front button that cycles through five speeds and a small LCD screen that shows remaining battery and speed setting, according to The Verge. Liszewski said the display can be hard to read under its reflective cover, but the fan remains easy to operate without relying on it.
The key advantage was battery life. The Verge reported that the Life10 S has a 5,000mAh battery and ran for just over 16 hours at half power, a setting Liszewski said was strong enough for hot days.
By comparison, Dyson estimates the HushJet Mini Cool can run for up to six hours at its lowest setting, according to The Verge. Liszewski said his HushJet Mini Cool lasted just over an hour at full power.
How does it compare with Dyson and Shark?
Liszewski found that Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool moved more air than the JisuLife fan when both were pushed to high settings. He also said the Dyson model had an eye-catching design and strong engineering, but its high-pitched sound made it unpleasant near the face and ears for extended use.
The Shark ChillPill was not tested by Liszewski. The Verge reported that SharkNinja says the device combines a fan with a metal cooling plate that can lower skin temperature by up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit in seconds, with estimated battery life of up to 11 hours on the lowest setting or about an hour and a half at full power.
Liszewski also tried wearable neck fans, which he said were less effective for his family. The Verge reported that their airflow felt more spread out than a handheld fan, and the motor sat close enough to the ear to create a constant drone.
After using the Life10 S through summer outings, Liszewski said the cheaper JisuLife fans are likely to remain the first cooling devices his family packs. He also said he is watching for sales on other JisuLife models, including a hands-free version worn from the neck.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.