If you’re anything like me, you’re already struggling to cope in the heat. The stuffy morning commute has already become so unbearable that it feels like you’ve been locked inside the sun. I’ve tested more portable fans, air coolers and air conditioners over the years than I can count, all in a bid to stay cool.

While I adore handheld fans, it’s hard to find one that not only lasts beyond a single summer, but actually keeps you icy cool. That’s where Shark’s chillpill comes in. Launched in March, it’s more than just a fan – it doubles up as a cooling plate and fine mist spray.

I’ve been testing the Shark chillpill since it launched. With temperatures soaring inside my flat and on the tube, could this all-new cooling device be a summer must-have?

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The Shark chillpill has two rounded barrels connected by a hinge
The Shark chillpill has two rounded barrels connected by a hinge (Alex Lee/The Independent)

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