We all know how hot the weather’s been lately here. While there are plenty of indoor activities and cold places to hide, it’s just impossible to escape from the sun 24/7. So, we’ve done y’all a public service and collated a list of the best portable fans in Singapore, for when you have no choice but to brave the heat.
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Portable fans are nothing new, though there are many different versions out there. There are regular handheld fans, USB fans, portable stroller fans and now neck fans emerging. Most fans are charged with a USB-C charger, though some stick to the old micro-USB.
The average battery life of a portable fan is around 7-8 hours. However, that depends on how long and how intensely you’re using it, as well as the battery capacity. So, don’t expect a fan with a tiny capacity of 800mAH at full pelt to last you through those long adventurous hiking trails. It takes a couple of hours to fully charge a fan on average.
This will list all the fans, what type of fan they are, as well as their prices and best features:
| Fan name | Type | Price | Best feature |
| Jisulife Handheld Pocket Fan | Handheld fans | From $23 | Handheld pocket-friendly size |
| Momax IF15 Ultra Freeze Handheld Fan | $49.90 | Ice compress cooling feature | |
| Konka Portable USB Handheld Fan | $39.90 | Doubles up as a 2000mAH powerbank | |
| Simplus Portable Mini Fan | From $8.90 | Carabiner-friendly with a stand | |
| Jisulife Portable Neck Fan | Neck fans | $56.50 | 78 bladeless air sockets |
| VeryPeri Leafless Cooling Neck Hanging Fan | From $29.90 | Lightweight design | |
| Thunlit Portable Phone Mini Fan | USB fan | $2.73 | Super tiny and lightweight at 20g |
| Minthouz Portable Stroller Fan | Suitable for kids | $17.66 | Aromatherapy to ward off mosquitoes |
| HdoorLink Mini USB Fan | $20.69 | Cute design for kids | |
| Sanrio Wrist Watch Fan | $11.40 | Fan on your wrist |
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Jisulife handheld pocket fan is the tool you need when going to dabao lunch on WFH days. Its pocket-friendly design weighs in at a feather-like 104g, and 21mm thick. It’s also 7.7cm wide and 13.2cm tall so it’s about the size of a smol iPhone 12 mini. Additionally, it comes with a stand so you can just prop it up on your table whenever you want.
Price: $23
Weight: 104g
Battery capacity: 2,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 13 hours
Charging time: 2.5 hours
Find out more about Jisulife’s handheld pocket fan.
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If you don’t have a cold water bottle to press on your neck after a workout, the Momax IF15 Ultra Freeze Handheld High Speed Fan has an ice compress feature that works almost the same. Shaped like a mini microphone, the cool feature coupled with the highest wind speed can last well over an hour, so you can use it to make your walking or hiking trails more bearable.
Price: $48.90
Weight: 205g
Battery capacity: 3,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 13 hours
Charging time: 3 hours
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Ladies going to an atas wedding venue won’t have to worry about looking out of place with the Konka Portable USB Handheld Fan. With its collapsible structure and glossy pink-metallic design, it won’t ruin your OOTD on a girls’ night out. Plus, it has a built-in battery of 200mAH, so you can use it as a powerbank to charge your phone during late nights out.
Price: $39.90
Weight: 140g
Battery capacity: 2,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 2 days
Charging time: nil
Find out more about the Konka Portable USB Handheld Fan.
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With the Simplus Portable Mini Fan, you don’t have to fumble about putting it back in your bag, as it has a ring clip at the bottom for you to clip onto a carabiner. You can also loop it around your finger and use it as a stand. Just snap it back, place it on a table and you’re ready to go.
Price: $8.90-$16.90
Weight: 120g
Battery capacity: 1,200mAH
Estimated battery life: 5 hours
Charging time: 2 hours
Find out more about the Simplus Portable Mini Fan.
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Keeping your hands free on grocery store or thrift store runs just got easier with the Jisulife Portable Neck Fan. It’s bladeless all round, so your neck hair won’t kena kiap. With 78 air sockets spread around, all areas of your neck will be sufficiently cooled, so you can just focus on finding the best deals.
Price: $56.50
Weight: 258g|
Battery capacity: 4,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 16 hours
Charging time: 2 hours
Find out more about the Jisulife Portable Neck Fan.
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Those looking for a neck fan with a smaller profile can check out the VeryPeri Leafless Cooling Neck Hanging Fan. Weighing at 180g, it will feel like a slightly heavy necklace at most. The fan structure is flexible and has 3 different speed levels so you can point it closer to your face and adjust when it’s hot AF.
Price: $29.90-$39.90
Weight: 180g
Battery capacity: 2,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 6 hours
Charging time: 3 hours
Find out more about the VeryPeri Leafless Cooling Neck Hanging Fan.
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Minimalists who want a fan that takes up less real estate can consider the Thunlit Portable Mini Fan. It’s used as an extension of your phone by just plugging it into its USB port. Weighing in at just 20g, you don’t have to worry about it bogging you down by just slipping it in your pocket when not using it.
Price: $2.73
Weight: 20g
Battery capacity: Dependant on phone
Estimated battery life: Dependant on phone, ranges from 2-3 days
Charging time: Dependant on phone
Find out more about the Thunlit Portable Mini Fan.
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It’s not just us adults who can’t tahan the heat, your tot probably can’t too. Use the Minthouz Portable Stroller Fan when you’re out and about exploring the city with kids. Plus, you can safeguard them from nasty mosquitoes with the fan’s aromatherapy feature – simply add a mosquito repellent scent in the compartment, and the fan will blow it towards their direction.
Price: $17.66
Weight: 150g
Battery capacity: 2,000mAH
Estimated battery life: 7.5 hours
Charging time: 3.5 hours
Find out more about the Minthouz Portable Stroller Fan.
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Quell any worries of your kid going to school unprotected with the HdoorLink Mini USB Fan. With the fan’s fun-sized profile, cute design and net weight of 85g, your kids can bring it when they’re out on school learning journeys. Don’t let its small package fool you though, this thing comes with 7 blades and 3 wind speeds to make it punch blow above its weight.
Price: $20.69
Weight: 85g
Battery capacity: 800mAH
Estimated battery life: Couple of hours
Charging time: Less than an hour
Find out more about the HdoorLink Mini USB Fan.
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Kids who prefer something handy would be sure to want the Sanrio Wrist Watch Fan. As the name suggests, instead of being handheld, you can just strap it on your wrist and point the cool breeze towards you. If you’re on WFH duty, you can also wear it while typing away at your laptop to help you keep your cool – literally.
Price: $11.40
Weight: 90g
Battery capacity: 500mAH
Estimated battery life: 3 hours
Charging time: 1.5 hours
Find out more about the Sanrio Wrist Watch Fan.
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Those with cash to splash can check out the TORRAS Coolify2 Neck Air Conditioner to get shiok air-con “weather” 24/7. It justifies its steep price with features like rapid charging – it charges from 0% to 80% in just under 2 hours, with a full charge able to last more than a day. Plus, it can cool you from as low as 2 degrees. There’s even a heater function, making it a reliable travel accessory in any climate.
Price: $279.00
Weight: 350g
Battery capacity: 5,000mAH
Estimated battery life: Dependant on usage, ranges from 3-28 hours
Charging time: 2.5 hours
Find out more about the TORRAS Coolify2 Neck Air Conditioner.
From doubling up as power banks to helping ward off mosquitoes, these portable fans make life in Singapore way easier. Whether you’re out doing family friendly June holiday activities or have other things to do in June, a portable fan is a handy companion when out and about. But if you’re at home and feeling stuffy, you can read more about the best desk fans in Singapore.
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