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Dimplex has launched the DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan.
Priced at £179.99, the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan can be used both indoors and outdoors, and offers up to 45 hours of use.
Watch out, Shark – Dimplex has launched its DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan, and it looks strangely familiar. Dimplex’s new DuoCool fan has a cordless, adjustable design, app control and an impressive battery life – if you’re looking for a Shark FlexBreeze dupe, this is the one I’d recommend.
This summer is shaping up to be the hottest on record, so unsurprisingly, many people are looking to manage the heat with the best fans. But with so many brands to choose from – and the majority of models being completely sold out – it can be hard to narrow down your options.
A brand I’ve recently become acquainted with is Dimplex – and just at the right time, too. Dimplex is best known for its heating and cooling products, and for summer 2026, it launched a range of new fans and portable air conditioners, ideal for the intense UK heatwaves which have hit in the past couple of months.
The standout in the range is the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan. A cordless, portable fan, the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan can be used both indoors and outdoors – thanks to its IP54 rating – and can be adjusted from a pedestal to a desk fan and back again.
As mentioned, it looks almost identical to the Shark FlexBreeze, and it acts in a very similar way. It has a handle towards the back of the main fan so you can carry it around from room to room for instant on-the-go cooling. It can project air up to 20 metres, so it can be used for full room coverage.
The Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan comes with five speeds, including a turbo mode for intense cooling. It also comes with Wi-Fi and an accompanying app so you can adjust its speeds, and set timers and schedules remotely. It’s also compatible with Alexa and Google Home.
But the best feature of the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan is its battery life. On a single charge, the fan offers up to 45 hours of battery life. This is definitely impressive, although this is on the lowest speed.
I’ve called the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan a Shark FlexBreeze dupe, which it undoubtedly is as they both have a similar design and features. However, the Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan isn’t much cheaper than the FlexBreeze with it being priced at £179.99, compared to Shark’s £199.99 – but if you want to save some money, it’s a solid choice.
The Dimplex DuoCool Smart Cordless 2-in-1 Fan is available to buy for £179.99 at Dimplex, and select retailers like Amazon and Currys.
