Dyson has launched a new compact air purifier, the Hushjet, aimed at smaller rooms, bedrooms and home offices up to 100 square metres. Priced at £350, it promises powerful filtration in a design that stands 47cm tall and 23cm wide, weighing 3.15kg. The unit draws in up to 70 litres of air per second through a 360-degree base and jets the cleaned air vertically upwards, volcano-style, rather than blowing it across the room.
The Hushjet uses a two-layer filtration system: an outer 360-degree electrostatic HEPA filter and an inner activated carbon layer. Together, they are claimed to capture 99.97 per cent of particles as small as 0.3 microns, including fine dust, pollen, pet dander and traffic pollution, while the carbon filter neutralises odours. During a month of testing in a home office and bedroom, the device noticeably reduced cooking smells and reacted quickly to changes in air quality.
Setup is straightforward: after plugging in, the MyDyson app connects the purifier to Wi-Fi in seconds. Maintenance is also simple – the transparent nozzle twists off anticlockwise for dusting, and the outer housing slides off to access the filter. The Hushjet is available in white/silver or black/teal, and its design, particularly the star-shaped nozzle viewed from above, has been likened to the business end of a jet engine.
One caveat is that, unlike Dyson's sideways-firing purifying fans, the upward airflow provides no cooling benefit. The stated filter lifespan is five years on the lowest setting, though under heavier use – such as running overnight near a kitchen and a busy road – that could drop to around a year. Replacement filters are expensive, but for those willing to pay the premium, the Hushjet offers a well-built and effective solution for improving air quality in smaller spaces.
