The 7 Best Neck Fans for Staying Cool on the Go
Grab one of these affordable necks fan and blow the heat away.
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Portable neck fans are handy gadgets designed to keep you comfortable wherever you go. Novel, sure, but these personal cooling devices look like headphones, so you don’t have to sport a geeky-looking contraption to stay cool in the sweltering heat. They have a wrap-around design and circulate air upward toward your face and neck. Plus, neck fans are lightweight, and most have an estimated 10-plus hours of battery life on a single charge.
Considering the benefits—and the so-not-ideal alternative of donning a drippy washcloth—neck fans are a great purchase to make before summer travel, whether you’re sightseeing in a city or camping in the backcountry. But they’re just as useful for day-to-day to wear as you sit in a stuffy home office, run errands in humid weather, or even working out. Point being, the best neck fans are a far cry from an amusement park souvenir—they’re durable, practical, and you can grab one for about 30 bucks.
For more ways to beat the heat this summer, check out our top picks for the best window fans, best portable air conditioners, and best ductless air conditioners.
The Best Neck Fans
- Best Overall: Torras Coolify Wearable Neck Fan
- Best Value: Civipower Neck Fan
- Most User-Friendly: Jisulife Portable Neck Fan
- Most Comfortable: Sweetfull Portable Neck Fan
- Longest Battery Life: Delmac Portable Neck Fan
What to Consider
Fan Type
Wearable neck fans typically use bladeless fans so your hair and clothing won’t get caught up. We recommend one bladed wearable fan for our budget pick since bladed options are often cheaper, but if you can spare the extra $20 or so, spring for a bladeless neck fan. No matter how much you spend, expect to hear the fan’s noise while you’re using it.
Battery Life
Neck fans mostly run on rechargeable batteries, so consider the battery life if you want to wear one outside for an entire day or take it camping. Most of the neck fans we write about have an estimated runtime of at least four hours, though some models are said to last up to 10 hours or more on the lowest setting.
Fan Speeds
Consider how hard you want the fans to blow on your neck. Many of these models come with multiple speeds, but some have more options. Though keep in mind—the faster the speed, the louder the noise.
How We Selected
You may have a specific reason you want a neck fan, say for a trip to a theme park or music festival, but these portable gadgets can be used practically anywhere. Use them while commuting on public transit, lounging on the patio, or while grilling during summer cookouts.
During our research, we read through tons of customer reviews to identify potential product issues and compared options for battery life, speeds, noise level, and other features to identify models that perform well and offer the best value.
Danny Perez is a Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on men's style, gear, and home goods. Recently, he was coordinator of partnership content at another product journalism outlet. Prior to that, he was a buyer for an independent men's shop in Houston, Texas, where he learned all about what makes great products great. He enjoys thrifting for 90s Broadway tees and vintage pajama sets. His spare time is occupied by watching movies and running to impress strangers on Strava.
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