First off, let’s be real—this isn’t a traditional air conditioner. If you’re expecting Arctic blasts, you’ll be let down. But as a 3-in-1 evaporative cooler? It’s got some quirks.

The humidifying feature is a double-edged sword. In my dry bedroom, it added much-needed moisture, making my throat feel less scratchy. But in my already-humid home office? It felt like a swampy fan—sticky, not refreshing.

I tested the ice pack trick—dropping frozen water bottles into the tank. For 20 minutes, it blew genuinely cool air (like a mild AC), but once the ice melted? Back to lukewarm breezes. Pro tip: Use it in short bursts near your desk, not for whole-room cooling.

The wheels and handle make it easy to roll between rooms, but the 45dB ‘whisper’ is more like a persistent white noise machine. Fine for daytime, but light sleepers beware—the low hum and occasional water-alert beep disrupted my night.

Final verdict: It’s an overpriced fan with bonus humidifier features. Works decently in dry climates if you manage expectations, but skip it if you need real temperature drops.