Top 5 portable fans available during Amazon Prime Day

Planning to travel in 2025 and still don’t own a handheld fan? The Amazon Prime Day sale is the perfect opportunity to snag one. Summer may feel far off, but with record-high temperatures this year, it’s wise to be prepared early.

Check out some of the TPG team's top picks and highly-rated portable fans currently on sale at Amazon.

Best for additional features: Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan — $13.67 (regularly $24.99)

With an impressive Amazon rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, the Jisulife portable fan packs a punch in a compact design, offering excellent value for its cost.

Designed for comfort, this fan conveniently folds down to fit into your bag. It’s rechargeable and provides 12 to 19 hours of operation based on the selected setting. Additionally, it features a handy flashlight and doubles as a power bank to charge your devices on the move.

Still uncertain? Tarah Chieffi, a senior travel reporter at TPG and an expert on theme parks, often visits warm Orlando and never leaves home without it.

"It collapses to a compact size and outlasts any other fan I've used," she remarked. "Plus, I appreciate being able to charge my phone while I’m out and about."

Purchase: Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan for $13.67 (regularly $24.99)

Ideal for hotel stays: ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan — $9.99 (regular price $14.99)

The ColdSky fan is a compact desk model that delivers powerful airflow without overcrowding your hotel bedside. While it's bigger than typical handheld fans (it still fits easily in a tote), you might prefer something more robust if you end up in a hotel with less-than-ideal (or no) air conditioning.

Equipped with five speed settings and a seven-blade design, it ensures you'll feel comfortable in no time. It also features a convenient digital display that indicates remaining battery life, so you’re aware of when to charge it up.

Purchase: ColdSky Portable Handheld Fan for $9.99 (regularly $14.99)

Best for powerful airflow: Jisulife Handheld Fan — $15.99 (originally $19.99)

This chic handheld fan can also effortlessly stand on a desk.

The Jisulife Handheld Fan provides up to 16 hours of battery life and can be conveniently charged via USB. While it has fewer speed options compared to other fans, its main advantage is its power. At maximum speed, it achieves up to 4,400 revolutions per minute, delivering a breeze akin to a strong wind, perfect for battling intense heat waves. It’s available in various colors — how about millennial pink?

Purchase: Jisulife Handheld Fan for $15.99 (originally $19.99)

Best hands-free option: FrSara Neck Fan — $29.99 (formerly $46.99)

Searching for a fan that you can wear without having to hold it all day? Concerned that a wearable fan might seem like an odd steampunk gadget? Meet the FrSara neck fan.

This device resembles a pair of headphones resting around your neck while in use. Its bladeless design ensures that the airflow is quite silent. At under 25 decibels, it’s quieter than leaves rustling, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer a discreet option. Weighing only 6.7 ounces, it won't cause neck strain.

Battery life can range from four to 16 hours, depending on your chosen setting. It’s ideal for hiking, visits to amusement parks, or long, sweaty train or bus rides.

Purchase: FrSara Neck Fan, $29.99 (originally $46.99)

TPG favorite: VersionTech Portable Handheld Fan — $12.99 (regular price $27.99)

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If you're seeking an affordable yet dependable option, we highly recommend VersionTech's portable fan. It’s a top pick of TPG's Director of Content Summer Hull.

This device can serve as both a handheld fan and a compact desk fan. It also clips easily onto bags and thin surfaces.

The fan features three adjustable speeds and operates for up to four hours on the highest setting or 12 hours on the lowest. Currently, it’s available for $15.99, reduced from its typical price of $27.99. Grab it while it lasts.

Purchase: VersionTech Portable Handheld Fan for $12.99 (originally $27.99)

Final thoughts

Handheld fans are must-have travel accessories during the sweltering summer months. If you don’t already own one, now’s a great time to snag a deal during the Amazon Prime Day sale.