This Handheld Mini-Fan Will Be A ‘Lifesaver’ In Next Week’s Heatwave — And It’s Under $20

In terms of simple luxuries, few things are better than a portable hand fan. Whether you’re standing in line at a theme park, reclining at the beach or taking the metro to work, a compact, fresh blast of cool breeze can really keep you comfy while others swelter in the heat.

Made with six blades and a high-power brushless motor, the brand says this fan moves three times faster than traditional models. While that may sound too good to be true, reviewers seem to back it up. Some say the power rivals “larger fans” and blasts cool enough to “literally dry the sweat off you.”

It’s certainly not a silent fan, with users saying it can get a little loud, especially at the higher speeds. Though most agree the cooling power makes the noise worth it.

“These fans are AMAZING!!! We just used them for a week at Disney World with a heat index of 105 degrees. There are 5 levels. Lowest is 1 and highest is 5. When used at 1 or 2 (which was usually sufficient for me) the battery lasted a very long time. I could use the fan on and off for a full park day without recharging. My daughter usually had the fan at level 3-5, which used more battery, and after a 14 hour park day, the fan still had some battery remaining. Again, this was not constant use, but intermittent use while walking outside. We had the fans off if we were inside in the air conditioning. There were so many other little handheld fans that I saw that people had, but I have used them before and you could hardly feel the wind that the fan was blowing out in the Florida heat. These fans were amazing!!!! […]” — Kali J (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review.)

“This portable handheld fan is a game changer! It’s compact, lightweight, and fits easily in my bag or pocket. The battery lasts surprisingly long, and the airflow is strong enough to keep me cool on hot summer days. I love how quiet it is too—great for travel, outdoor events, or just relaxing at home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a convenient way to stay cool!” — DjDon_NC

“Way cool! No pun intended! This thing has 5 speeds and puts out some power. Easy plug in to charge. So powerful I bought a second one for my husband. Hot summer days in Florida out at events and in church, this will come in handy. It’s small enough for me to fit one in my purse. If I take my backpack purse, I can carry the one for my husband as well. This is a must even for when you’re sitting in the house and the other person isn’t hot, you don’t have to turn on the ceiling fan, you just cool down with this.” — Laura

“This is one of the best products ever! Its like having an handheld industrial fan. It blows really good. I charged it for about a day and a half and it kept a good charge for about 2-3 days on level 5.. the size is perfect and it comes with a neck strap which worked wonders for outdoor activities..” — Porsha(Melodic Pain)

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