Best portable fans to keep you cool all summer, tried and tested

Keeping cool has never been so easy. Our winning portable fan, the JISULIFE Portable Handheld Fan, is our top pick, with a huge range of air speeds and long battery life.

If you’re looking for a portable fan for your home or office, we suggest checking out Shark’s FlexBreeze Portable Fan. It’s expensive but incredibly versatile and even comes with a misting attachment, which could be invaluable on hot WFH days.

If you want to stay cool for less, Dunelm’s Fine Elements Handheld fan is an affordable, yet reliable pick.

Why you should trust the Good Housekeeping Institute

Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute, we’ve been testing household products for 100 years, looking for those smart gadgets that will make our readers’ lives easier.

Our GHI homes testing manager, Blossom Boothroyd, helped develop the rigorous testing protocols for portable fans, making sure we tested them as you would use them at home and on the go, to ensure they’ll deliver on their claims.

Our homes writer, Megan Geall, has written hundreds of product reviews and knows what to look for when interrogating test results, helping you make the best decision for your budget and lifestyle.