Best rated handheld fans to keep you cool on your commute including £11 bargain
If you are feeling the heat during your morning commute to work, these nifty little handheld fans might just be your saving grace. They are small enough to slip into your bag, making them the perfect travel accessory, and will make sure you keep cool, calm and collected in the heat.
Mini electric fans seem to be the summer staple accessory of 2025. With temperatures still in the twenties and set to rise again in the coming days, here are some of the top-rated mini fans designed to keep you cool.
JISULIFE Portable Handheld Fan - £76
While it's pricey, this JISULIFE Portable Fan fan is small but seriously mighty. It has 100 different variations of speeds ensuring you will remain cool at all times. It's also very aesthetically pleasing and comes in six colours, easily slipping into your bag as well as having a landyard making it easy to bring around with you and not lose it. It's also rechargable so you don't have to worry about buying batteries for it either.
Fenshine Portable USB Rechargeable Mini Fan Dryer - £12.98
Even though the Fenshine Portable Mini Fan Dryer is marketed for beauticians and for eyelash extensions, it is perfect for anyone. It's bladeless which means its a safe option for kids as well. It can also be used as a desk fan as well as a portable. However the only issue is that people have reported it can be quite noisy.
JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan 3 in 1 - £15.99
The JISULIFE handheld fan isn't just a fan, it can also be used as a powerbank to charge your phone, as well as having a handy torch as well if you are ever in need of a portable mini torch. Not only is it a 3 in 1 device, it is also very cute as it is a bear design too. It's rechargeable and reportedly lasts for up to 19 hours of cooling time in one full charge - meaning it will last all day long if you are at work, a festival or sitting in a beer garden.
Vonhaus Handheld Fan - £10.99
Whether you're on the go or sat relaxing, the Vonhaus handheld fan can be held, or rotated to 90 degrees to sit perfectly on a surface to cool you down. It has five different speeds ranging from a gentle airflow to a stronger breeze and is very quiet, making it perfect for having in the office or on the train, which can also turn into a phone holder too. You can also monitor the current speed on the sleek LCD display and is easily rechargeable.
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan - £27.99
The JISULIFE neck fan is perfect for those who want a hands free fan, that can help keep you cool. Great for those who struggle with the heat on their neck, the clever design wraps around the back of your neck offering a 360 degree air movement. It's also the ideal fan design meaning you can do all the washing up, laundry, and whatever else you don't want to do in this weather without breaking a sweat.
For other alternatives, we've also found this £12 option from Argos and, although too big to carry, the Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Misting Fan is proving to be a viral hit, and currently reduced to £99.99.
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