2 days ago
Stylish neck fan that's 'best thing ever' as heatwave arrives
It can be challenging staying cool in the recent hot weather when you're on the go - walking, commuting, doing housework or gardening or even just sitting still. Anyone working from home or in an office with no air con will be feeling the heat too, with temperatures rising for the summer's fourth heatwave this week.
A hand held fan is popular but when you're rushing to work, or in a hurry, or need your hands free, it is more of an inconvenience, so the neck fan has become increasingly popular with many people.
There are many to choose from and prices vary but the Morelax Portable Neck Fan has hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon and is currently reduced in price by 21% from £18.99 to £14.99 for the white unit.
The fan has been bought over 4,000 times worldwide according to Amazon and is one of their 'Amazon Choice' products, meaning it's 'highly rated, well priced and available to ship immediately'. T he product is also available in pink and green, both costing £15.99, which is still a 20% discount.
"What a great product! It's so quiet that it doesn't disturb anyone else. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear, easy to charge and one of my favourite purchases already.... after two days! Good value for money and does what it says it will."
Alternatives include the N25 USB Outdoor Portable Neck Cooling Mini Fan by Leaper and available from Debenhams and priced £19.99 and the Portable Neck Fan with Cooling Plate down by 12% to £29.99 via Amazon.
The Morelax Portable Neck Fan though is impressing buyers too, with one saying: "Best thing ever especially with the heatwave we have been having in the UK it's comfortable to wear, it charges well and last up to 8 hours need to clean it because it gets a bit dusty I just use cotton buds to clear any dust that it collects. I'm very happy with it, my son and friend want one now."
Another reviewer bought the fan as a gift and they have certainly earnt themselves brownie points, saying: "Bought for my wife, she says it's brilliant. Keeps her face and neck cool in the heat. Good for walking about the house or when sitting in the garden. Tried it out whilst travelling in the car, ideal, no need for everyone to freeze with blowers on. Good value for money and very smart to look at."
A few buyers comment that the battery doesn't last as long as they were hoping for on the highest setting and got noisier then too, with one reviewer saying: " It's noticeably noisy, especially on the higher speeds. Quieter than some bladed fans, but still a constant buzz that can be distracting."
Another buyer found it uncomfortable, saying: "It's good don't get me wrong but not big enough for round my neck it's not wide enough for me - no good if you have a wide neck."
Got this neck fan mainly for using around the house and during short walks. It's light and comfortable to wear, and the bladeless design makes it feel safer and less bulky. The airflow is nice, it spreads the breeze evenly around the neck
The Morelax Portable Neck Fan is also popular for other overheating scenarios, with one of many buyers saying: "An excellent product, well made and oh so much quieter. It cools me down very quickly and especially when I am having hot flushes. I strongly recommend this Morelax neck fan."
