I tested Aecooly portable fans through heatwaves and beach days — these are the 9 that actually kept me cool

The cheapest of the bunch, this personal fan is designed with portability in mind. It features a remarkably slim profile and lightweight build. Its compact form fits effortlessly into your hand, bag, or pocket, and it sports a 3-Speed Adjustable Airflow.

This is the perfect portable fan for those times when you're outside in the heat and want to scroll on your phone. All you have to do is plug the device into the USB C port of your phone and you'll instantly feel cooling relief. It has 4 adjustable speeds and charges when plugged into your phone.

Another great cooling option for when you're on the go, this mini fan clips onto your clothing, bags or hat through a magnetic attachment to cool you down. It's extremely lightweight and compact and it also comes with a lanyard and can be worn around the neck. It has 3 adjustable airflow levels. Use promo code GUIDE2026 to get this price.

This hand-held turbo fan fits right into your pocket so you can take it just about anyhere. It cools you down instantly even under direct sunlight or during high heat conditions. It also has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 15 hours and it features a whopping 5 adjustable speeds.

This portable fan is a must for the beach or pool. It may look small but it's very powerful, trust me. I was able to stay cool while lounging in the sun with this portable handheld fan that delivers high-speed airflow for a quick cool down. It had 7 different speeds and you can just easily recharge it overnight. Use promo code GUIDE2026 to get this price.

This is one of my favorite models! The portable fan combines top-notch cooling features with a cool retro camera design. The hands-free fan can be worn around your neck with the lanyard or clipped on to your clothing with its magnetic attachment.

This also happens to be another one of my favorites, simply because of its ability to mist you on a hot day. It combines mist chill with high speed airflow to deliver a rapid cooling effect in just 10 seconds and will help lower skin temperature instantly.

I've been using this fan in my bedroom each night and it's made such a difference in my quality of sleep. The fan features an LED touch display which allows you to control and adjust the temperature. The speed adjustment ranges from 1 to 100 so you can pick the perfect speed for you. It's also very quiet so you don't have to worry about noise disturbances.

This is the most expensive option of the bunch — and for good reason! It combines mist chill with high speed airflow so you can stay cool and comfortable. It also features an upgraded color touch screen that displays wind speed, battery level and working status, so you can check the fan’s condition at a glance.