As the UK braces itself for a summer heatwave, one budget fan has been put through the ultimate test - and it's not even a Dyson or Shark
Jsdoin's £12 handheld fan—five speeds, LED display—matches Dyson (£100) and Shark (£130) performance, proven through 35-hour labour test. Budget hardware displacing premium brands signals post-inflation consumer cost-consciousness; trend shapes procurement strategies across consumer electronics categories.
'I've found a brilliant handheld fan to keep you cool in the heatwave - and it's only £12'
As the UK braces itself for a summer heatwave, one budget fan has been put through the ultimate test - and it's not even a Dyson or Shark
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Catherine Swan and Lauren Gordon Emerging Audiences Editor
07:00, 28 Jun 2026
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