I tried all the budget hand held fans to keep cool this heatwave – and foldable £12 gadget blew me away
FAN CLUB I tried all the budget hand held fans to keep cool this heatwave – and foldable £12 gadget blew me away
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WITH the current amber weather warnings and the nation facing hosepipe bans, it's proving hard to beat the heat.
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Sales of hand-held fans have rocketed, as we rush to avoid meltdown.
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Sophie Warburton puts six fans to the test with marks out of five
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But which one is the coolest choice for a hot, sticky day?
Sophie Warburton puts six to the test with marks out of five.
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Bush
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Hand fan, £12, Argos
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The Bush fan is foldable, making it perfect for desk use
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THE Bush fan, available in four colours, is my top pick due to its powerful airflow, extensive coverage and quiet operation.
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It's foldable, so perfect for desk use.
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But as the largest on test, it won't fit in a small bag or pocket.
RATING: 5
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Ryman
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Pocket fan, £6.99
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This fan offers powerful yet quiet operation
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THIS stylish fan is a close second, offering powerful yet quiet operation in a lightweight and compact design – it even fits into a tiny handbag.
A key feature is the adjustable head, letting you direct the airflow.
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The Range Dyson fan dupe
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RATING: 4
Primark
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Hello Kitty desk fan, £8
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This fan offers powerful airflow despite its kitty design
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FOR those with a playful sense of style, this fan is unique. Despite its kitty design, it offers powerful airflow.
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Slightly louder than the top competitors with three settings.
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Overall, it's a good choice.
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RATING: 3
Go Travel
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Portable, £14.99, Robert Dyas
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This fan can be worn round your neck for hands-free cooling
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SLIM, high-quality, foldable and super-quiet.
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A major plus is the lanyard, so you can wear it round your neck for hands-free cooling. It has a 12-hour run-time.
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But when prop-ped on a desk, it moves about. Not the most stylish.
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RATING: 3
Superdrug
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Portable fan, £5
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The wobbly head on this fan requires careful positioning
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THIS gets top marks for portability, as it is small and slim, but its build feels a bit cheap.
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When placed on a desk it tends to shift, and its rather wobbly head requires careful positioning. Second noisiest fan in the group.
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RATING: 2
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Dunelm
Mini hand fan £1.50
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This fan is lightweight and easy to transport
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FOR a small, battery-operated fan at just £1.50, it performs pretty well. It's compact, lightweight and easy to transport.
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But it can be noisy and blows fairly warm air. Plus the blades are exposed, making it prone to damage.
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RATING: 1
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