Okay, so I caved and bought the Arctic Air Ice Jet after seeing those dramatic TikTok ads. Here’s the tea:

• Cool Factor (Literally): It’s… fine? The ice packs do give a slight chill, but it’s more ‘gentle breeze’ than ‘arctic blast.’ My cat seems to enjoy it though—new nap spot unlocked.

• LED Party: The 7-color light show is weirdly the MVP. I use it as a nightlight and pretend I’m in a low-budget spaceship. Blue light = instant ~vibes~.

• Noise Level: ‘Whisper-quiet’ is a stretch. It’s like a slightly annoyed bee on low speed, but crank it up and hello, mini helicopter.

• Pro Tip: Don’t overfill the ice packs (learned that the hard way). Also, this ain’t replacing your AC—it’s a fancy desk fan with commitment issues.

Verdict: 6/10. Cute for mood lighting and mild cooling, but manage those expectations, folks.