Haxson AirFan, 20 features in one.
Let's take a closer look.
Alright, before taking a look at the Haxson AirFan, I want to talk a bit more about it.
We noticed this product when it just hit Kickstarter.
Living in cities, space is so valuable.
To live comfortably, you might need a fan sometimes, a heater other times, and more.
But now, you really just need this little guy.
One of my favorite parts is if you have two, you can make your own little climate.
I stay hot while my wife stays chill, it’s honestly a win-win.
So when Haxson reached out to Cymye and I to see if we were interested to see their
prototype, we couldn’t say no.
Woodruff, the CEO, showed us the office and we even had a little chat about the AirFan,
stick around to the end of the video for that.
Anyway, let’s jump to the Haxson AirFan now.
Just for the record, the unit we are reviewing is a prototype, so the packaging and unit
are not the final version, and not all of the features are available with this one.
The Haxson team is still finalizing, and I’d imagine the final experience is going to differ
a bit from mine..
But I will try my best to show what’s available now and be as objective as possible.
Open the box, immediately you get to see some screws.
Two supports to let you mount on your wall.
A remote controller.
And of course, the AirFan itself.
On one end, we see the purification filter, you can even take that cover off
and change the HEPA filter.
The middle part is the air outlet and contains a light.
And if we move to the other end, we see the speaker, the USB type A charging port,
and the LED display.
You touch slightly on the area above the clock to see some shortcuts.
Like the switches for turning on or off the light, Night mode, fan power adjusting, and the power key.
Of course, all of the gesture controls can be done through Haxson’s App,
which they are developing.
Overall, the Haxson AirFan looks minimalistic and refined.
The aluminum alloy finish gives me a really premium impression, almost to the point where
I’d feel happy with this as a decoration.
Now, let’s test this thing in real life.
Of course, I’m not going to show every feature of it, otherwise this video would be endless.
What I will test are three or four major features that I really care about.
To be honest, the first thing I care about is the noise.
Personally, I’m sensitive to high levels of white noise, and my environment was already
around 50db before turning it on.
At max, it peaked at 65dB.
But that’s not the scientific way to measure sound.
So instead, here are some results from a professional noise measuring lab.
They measured from different distances and different modes.
The data shows the max noise is below 40dB when 3 feet away under the high setting, and
if we compare to this chart, it’s quite acceptable, honestly.
That’s right in line with WHO’s night-noise guidelines.
The second thing I really care about is the airflow.
Because the body of the Haxson seems relatively compact,
it’s hard to think it’ll pack much of a punch.
It easily blows small objects around to start,
and if you are wondering how objectively strong it is,
they showed us the newest prototype data from the lab, with a max wind speed of
around 4m/s or 9mph, which is at the gentle breeze level.
It’s definitely not as powerful as a dedicated fan, but it’s perfect for my average home.
I can read or sleep comfortably, no problem.
And speaking of airflow, I want to show a bit about the heat, as winter is coming the
weather is getting colder, so that’s what you may care about too.
Again, I measured the data, and while it might not toast you like a barbeque, it’s gonna
keep this space heated like a champ.
What I really like in this area is the safety, so I don’t need to worry if my daughter
put her hands in that slot or something.
Third is the speaker.
I tested a few songs with it, and I personally like how it sounds, it’s crystal clear and
balanced, with punchy bass that isn’t super impressive, but pretty solid for a smart fan.
If you’re really dedicated, though, you can pop two of these together for a stereo
pair and get that sweet, sweet surround sound.
Just a few other little things, like the remote control, charging, smart assistants,
they’re just solid.
They work.
Not much to say.
Of course, many other important features you might want me to test are the air purifier,
UV-C, ionizer, etc.
However, these features are kind of difficult to convey on camera, because I don’t have
any concrete test results yet.
Hopefully Haxson releases some videos or info for that.
Alright, time for my conclusion.
To be honest, the product does a lot well, and has a lot going for it.
The pure feat of cramming so many features into such a compact form factor is impressive alone,
but executing at all is pretty great too.
Of course, at first, I thought this product would be the “jack of all trades, but master
of none”, but from my point of view, it did master many important features like its
noise control, portability, safety, and especially the cozy atmosphere it generates..
I’d say the main worry might be getting perks delivered on-time, as Kickstarter campaigns
tend to have a mixed history with, but Haxson’s team has demonstrated their commitment to
a compelling experience.
In its current state, I’d definitely recommend the Haxson AirFan.
Now, enjoy the office tour with Woodruff, Haxson’s CEO.