Beat the heatwave: Aussies are turning to Kmart’s $99 ‘Dyson dupe’!
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As we swelter through another scorching Australian summer, remaining ever grateful for air conditioning, fans, and anything else that can provide some much-needed relief, many of us are on a quest for the most efficient and cost-effective way to cool down our homes.
Luckily, relieving ourselves from the heat doesn't have to be expensive.
Just this week, the Bladeless Floor Fan from Kmart has been making waves—not only in terms of circulating the hot air—but also in terms of popularity among shoppers gushing over how much it reminds them of the much pricier Dyson!
Shoppers agree that the Anko Bladeless Fan, retailing at just $99, offers great value for money as it not only looks like the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool (which usually retails for around $999!), but it also operates well.
One enthusiastic shopper wrote: 'It was $99 and it’s actually not bad when it comes to the noise. And it also has four fan speeds on it, a timer, and an LED light. Pretty cool.'
Meanwhile, another commented: 'I love my knock off Dyson, I got it last year and I love it.'
A third agreed: 'It’s so good. Finally, a Kmart product that looks decent.'
It turns out, Kmart did, in fact, make a few tweaks to this product since its initial launch in 2020.
According to a spokesperson, the fan can also now be found in a more attractive design along with independently developed technology and new specifications, prompting the price to go up from the original $89 to the $99 it costs today.
However that hasn't stopped customers from searching for the fan and snapping it up, with Kmart having reported ‘strong sales’ amid soaring temperatures in NSW and WA.
The consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE also took this fan through its paces and determined it to have been 'better performing' than the Dyson Cool Tower Fan (which, at around $399, is the cheapest of the range Dyson offers).
'There’s nothing in particular wrong with the Dyson Cool Tower Fan, and it admittedly comes with added features you don’t get with the cheaper models, such as a timer and remote control,' CHOICE fan tester Matthew Tung said.
'But, it’s more than six times the price for something that essentially does the same job.'
Kmart's $99 Bladeless Fan might not have the convenient air purifying quality, timer, and remote control that comes with other Dyson products, but it offers a great option for those who don't want to pay for the more expensive versions.
Although some customers have found the fan noisier than expected, many still deemed it a fantastic purchase.
One shopper commented: 'It is a little louder than I expected but it makes the whole room cool unlike a pedestal fan.’
Another shopper expressed: ‘It's the best fan I ever had—a little noisy, but if you don't mind white noise—well worth it.'
What do you think of this story? Would you prefer a more affordable bladeless fan than a more costly one that does the same thing? Let us know in the comments below!
Luckily, relieving ourselves from the heat doesn't have to be expensive.
Just this week, the Bladeless Floor Fan from Kmart has been making waves—not only in terms of circulating the hot air—but also in terms of popularity among shoppers gushing over how much it reminds them of the much pricier Dyson!
Shoppers agree that the Anko Bladeless Fan, retailing at just $99, offers great value for money as it not only looks like the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool (which usually retails for around $999!), but it also operates well.
Anko’s Bladeless Floor Fan got people raving to beat the heat in Australia! Image: TikTok
One enthusiastic shopper wrote: 'It was $99 and it’s actually not bad when it comes to the noise. And it also has four fan speeds on it, a timer, and an LED light. Pretty cool.'
Meanwhile, another commented: 'I love my knock off Dyson, I got it last year and I love it.'
A third agreed: 'It’s so good. Finally, a Kmart product that looks decent.'
It turns out, Kmart did, in fact, make a few tweaks to this product since its initial launch in 2020.
According to a spokesperson, the fan can also now be found in a more attractive design along with independently developed technology and new specifications, prompting the price to go up from the original $89 to the $99 it costs today.
However that hasn't stopped customers from searching for the fan and snapping it up, with Kmart having reported ‘strong sales’ amid soaring temperatures in NSW and WA.
The consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE also took this fan through its paces and determined it to have been 'better performing' than the Dyson Cool Tower Fan (which, at around $399, is the cheapest of the range Dyson offers).
'There’s nothing in particular wrong with the Dyson Cool Tower Fan, and it admittedly comes with added features you don’t get with the cheaper models, such as a timer and remote control,' CHOICE fan tester Matthew Tung said.
'But, it’s more than six times the price for something that essentially does the same job.'
Kmart's $99 Bladeless Fan might not have the convenient air purifying quality, timer, and remote control that comes with other Dyson products, but it offers a great option for those who don't want to pay for the more expensive versions.
Although some customers have found the fan noisier than expected, many still deemed it a fantastic purchase.
One shopper commented: 'It is a little louder than I expected but it makes the whole room cool unlike a pedestal fan.’
Another shopper expressed: ‘It's the best fan I ever had—a little noisy, but if you don't mind white noise—well worth it.'
What do you think of this story? Would you prefer a more affordable bladeless fan than a more costly one that does the same thing? Let us know in the comments below!
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