Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350
#10 in 2,000 CFM and upFull review
For a patio or work area without a handy hose, where long unattended runtime matters more than airflow per dollar.
Amazon $3,099$3,099
The Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350 is the better evaporative cooler overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350 leads on warranty, tank and airflow. The Hessaire MC26 wins on value and features. The Hessaire MC26 costs $2,781.21 less ($317.79 vs $3,099).
Hessaire MC26
#13 in 2,000 CFM and upFull review
A mid size cooler for a living room, patio or small shop in a dry climate, with oscillation the smaller Hessaires lack.
Amazon $317.79$317.79
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), tank (50 gal tank vs 7.3 gal tank) and airflow (3,400 CFM vs 2,100 CFM).
- Choose the Hessaire MC26 for value ($151.33 per 1,000 CFM ($317.79, 2,100 CFM) vs $911.47 per 1,000 CFM ($3,099, 3,400 CFM)) and features (rigid cooling pads, oscillation, hose hookup vs rigid cooling pads, hose hookup).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 2,000 CFM and up evaporative cooler; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350 | Hessaire MC26 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 3 $911.47 per 1,000 CFM ($3,099, 3,400 CFM) | 67 $151.33 per 1,000 CFM ($317.79, 2,100 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 20 3,400 CFM | 0 2,100 CFM |
| Tank 10% | 100 50 gal tank | 0 7.3 gal tank |
| Features 15% | 50 rigid cooling pads, hose hookup | 75 rigid cooling pads, oscillation, hose hookup |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Big Ass Fans Cool-Space 350 | Hessaire MC26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Airflow | 3,400 CFM | 2,100 CFM |
| Cooling area | 2,300 sq ft | 700 sq ft |
| Cooling pads | Rigid cellulose | Rigid cellulose |
| Pad thickness | 8 in | - |
| Tank | 50 gal | 7.3 gal |
| Hose hookup | Yes | Yes |
| Controls and build | ||
| Oscillation | - | Yes |
| Remote | No | - |
| Power draw | - | 120 W |
| Weight | 160 lb | 32 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |