By Niamh Kirk
If you’re 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 ensure you stay 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.
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JISULIFE Portable Handheld Fan – 拢76
While it’s pricey, this JISULIFE Portable 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 lanyard making it easy to bring around with you and not lose it. It’s also rechargeable so you don’t have to worry about buying batteries for it either.
Fenshine Portable USB Rechargeable Mini Fan Dryer – 拢12.98
Though the Fenshine Portable Mini Fan Dryer is marketed for beauticians and eyelash extensions, it’s perfect for anyone. It’s bladeless, making it a safe option for children, and can be used as a desk fan or a portable one. However, some users have reported that it can be quite noisy.
JISULIFE Handheld Mini Fan 3 in 1 – 拢15.99
The JISULIFE handheld fan isn’t just a fan, it doubles as a powerbank to charge your phone and even includes a handy torch if you ever need a portable mini torch. Not only is it a 3-in-1 device, but it also boasts a cute bear design.
It’s rechargeable and reportedly lasts for up to 19 hours of cooling time on a full charge – meaning it will last all day long whether you’re at work, a festival or lounging in a beer garden.
Vonhaus Handheld Fan – 拢10.99
Whether you’re on the move or relaxing, the Vonhaus handheld fan can be held or rotated to 90 degrees to sit perfectly on a surface to cool you down. It offers five different speeds ranging from a gentle airflow to a stronger breeze and is very quiet, making it ideal for use in the office or on the train.
It can also double as a phone holder. You can monitor the current speed on the sleek LCD display and it’s easily rechargeable.
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan – 拢27.99
The JISULIFE neck fan is perfect for those who want a hands-free fan to keep them cool. Ideal for those who struggle with heat on their neck, the clever design wraps around the back of your neck offering 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 拢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 拢99.99.