The Jhua Handheld Fan has a choice of two speeds, which deliver an impressive breeze, despite its size. The soft blades won’t hurt your hands, but as they’re not surrounded by a protective case – as some of our other choices are – make sure you keep hair well out of the way. Ceiling fans might have a CFM rating of 6,000 or more. For box fans or tower fans, that might get up to 2,500. Personal, desktop fans and the like can vary a lot — anywhere between 100 and 1,800. With that in mind, the positioning of a fan can be just as important as its power. Fans placed in a corner or against a wall will generally work better than those in the middle of a room, and at night, they are best placed in front of an open window where they can bring in the cooler evening air.

Flexibility: Most of the USB fans we chose can be adjusted to ensure you get the proper placement for maximum exposure to the cool air — or less of it, if you don’t want a full blast. 1. TRUSTECH Portable USB Fan Unlike traditional fans, which are big, bulky, and need to be plugged into an outlet, the best USB fans are small, portable, and draw power from a USB port. You can plug them into your computer, a power bank, or even your car’s cigarette lighter if you have the right adapter. I always run hot and am surrounded by people who are always cold in the office. So glad I bought this for my desk as level one is enough to keep my temperature regulated, and level three works to cool me down after moving heavy equipment,” writes Thomas Cabahug in his five-star review. “When changing the angle, it holds firm. Perfectly balanced, it won’t vibrate around your desk like some other fans.”Size and Portability: All of the USB fans in our guide are under 10 inches tall — one is under five inches tall — and only one weighs more than one pound. Some have batteries built into them, which allow you to charge them at home, and take them anywhere. Although all of the handheld fans in our round-up are a decent, portable size, this dinky offering from EasyAcc beats them all when it comes to compactness. The downside? It may not be as robust as other options, and some found it was very noisy for its small size. We love how lightweight it is though – it would make a great addition to your bag and you'll still have enough room for essentials like your phone, keys and a reusable water bottle. VersionTech Handheld Fan... Great for up-close cooling when I have a hand free."(Tried and tested by Mumsnet user hagsrus0) Our verdict Portability: If you want to take a handheld fan on holiday or simply out and about with you during a heatwave, it needs to be lightweight and small enough to pop in your bag.

While it’s not the shortest, you probably won’t use it at its full height because of its marquee feature: an ultra-flexible base. This USB fan doesn’t have a metal or plastic frame; rather, it stands on three, tripod-like arms that can be wrapped around any thin surface. This allows you to securely attach it to the headrest of a car, side of a beach chair, or treadmill.

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Handheld fans have thankfully come a long way since the – quite frankly – lethal plastic blade models of the ‘80s (remember them?). Now you’re spoilt for choice with designs offering a genuine, cooling relief from hot weather, that not only do the job, but look great too. And while the best portable air conditioner or an air cooler can keep you chilled at home, you can't really take it with you on your commute, which is where a small fan is ideal - just pop it in your bag for an on-the-go icy blast. The VersionTech Hand Held Fan stands out for its portability and versatility. It can fold up to 180°, making it possible to sit on a table without risk of falling over. As well as being completely foldable, this fan can also be used as a desk fan by half folding the handle to a sitting position. However, we think it performs much better as a handheld design, so you'd be better off with the best pedestal fan for use at home. HIGH-QUALITY LED 】-night light, 2 kinds of brightness for you to choose, not only can bring you cool wind, but also can be used as a night light when you go to school or work. This fan is the right choice if you want a basic, quiet fan for home or office desk use. It’s five inches tall, weighs just under a pound, and is made out of a strong, metal frame.