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Until June 30, get an exclusive 20% discount on this bladeless neck fan in white, black and pink when you use code GULAKICNN. CNN Underscored's associate testing writer Gareen Puglia praised its comfort, speed settings and cooling relief. When we set out to find the best neck fans, the Gulaki sailed to the top for stirring up refreshing breezes, even in 90-degree heat, all the way from the neck to the jawline. No need to despair during full days outside or long commutes either. It packs impressive battery life, clocking in roughly five and a half hours of continuous runtime.
Speed through three different airflow settings, a standard for neck fans, but this one emits less fan noise than others we tried. Puglia also didn't mind strolling around outdoors or hitting the gym with it because of its comfortable, discreet U-shape that looks like a pair of over-ear headphones.
This exclusive deal came at the right time as we turn the corner into hot weather. Out of the five most popular neck fans online, the Gulaki outperformed all others based on design, portability and overall ease of use. So you know you're cutting a coupon on a worthwhile cooling fan.
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