On day four of CES, I flagged. I still woke up at 4 a.m. every day (thanks, jet lag), and the combination of dry Vegas air and dry air-con in the convention hall meant I was starting to feel uncomfortably crisp. Then a tour of the Dreo stand did the impossible: it just made me want to rise.
It was all thanks to a new range of fans called TurboCool, with six examples blasting me with a powerful blast of air, all the while enveloping me in a dreamy cooling haze of fine mist. I could have stood there all morning.
Misting fans are having a bit of a moment right now, perhaps thanks to the popularity of the Shark FlexBreeze (which sits at the top of my best fan guide). But in many ways, Dreo’s version is better – especially if cloth is your priority.
There are three models in the range. My favorite is the 516S – a cheaper, more compact version designed for indoor use. But if you want more intense indoor cooling, there is a tower version (765S). And you can even take the party outside with the 765S – an outdoor mist tower fan.
All three have integrated water containers and tablecloth built in as standard – although of course it can be switched off. A big USP here is how fogging is handled on indoor options.
The outdoor version can emit large mist particles for maximum cooling effect. But indoors, there are soft furnishings to worry about.
To eliminate the possibility of damp sofas and carpets, Dreo has meticulously fine-tuned the mechanics here. The indoor TurboFans emit an “ultrasonic” mist so fine that it evaporates almost the moment it leaves the fan.
I can attest to its effectiveness: I stood for several minutes with my face right up to the fan display, with all models at full blast. My hair wasn’t the least bit damp when the Dreo rep gently suggested it was time to move on.
Although the particles dissipate quickly, the cooling effect is still significant – the tower version can cool a room by up to 10F (~15.5C), while the mini version can lower the temperature by up to 5F (~2.5C).
(To be clear: a regular fan doesn’t actually lower the temperature in a room, but a mist fan can, so this is the type to go for if you want some real cooling power.)
I was also happy to see that there are plenty of controls here. On the indoor tower fan you can choose between 12 speed options and 4 mist levels, and on the compact version there are 6 fan speeds and three mist levels. There is also smart control via Dreo’s companion app.
The Dreo TurboCool is set to launch in the US and UK in April 2026. It will cost $99 for the smaller indoor fan (516S), $179.99 for the outdoor tower fan (711AS) and $199.99 for the indoor tower fan (765S) – UK pricing is expected to be around £516S for the 515S equivalent to approx. 711AS and £150 for 765S.
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