This Best-Selling Portable Cooling Fan a ‘Life Saver’—and It’s Only $14 Right Now

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• The Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan is nearly half-off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

• The nifty device is beloved by Prevention editor Hannah Jeon.

• Amazon reviewers are just as obsessed.

The United States is currently enduring a doozy of a heat wave. Temperatures continue to teeter between the mid-90s and the low 100s, per the National Weather Service, which means everyone’s pulling out all possible stops to stay cool. Let us introduce you to an underestimated, but game-changing must-have for your survival kit: a handheld portable cooling fan, specifically, the best-selling Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan, which is nearly half off ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

Whether your air conditioning is struggling to keep up or you don’t have A/C at all or you dare to venture out into the sun for any form of exertion, this fan will help keep you comfortable. Seriously, its power and cooling ability shouldn’t be underestimated. In fact, Prevention editor Hannah Jeon never endures a sticky New York City summer without hers.

“It’s truly been my life-saver for multiple summers now,” she said. “I never leave home without it anymore, as it’s my one salvation from the summer heat.” It’s come in clutch during baseball games and provides a welcome breath of fresh air in muggy subway stations, she added.

The Jisulife Handheld Mini Fan can fit in the smallest of bags, and even pockets—it’s about 1.5 inches wide and just under five inches tall, Plus, it folds up—blades and all. And if you find yourself stationary and overheating, it independently stands upright on a desk or table. You can choose between two different fan speeds. “Don’t be fooled by the small size and compact design,” Jeon said. “It really does pack a powerful punch, with strong, fast blades that effectively cool you off.”

What’s more, the fan is also USB rechargeable and lasts up to 21 hours on a single charge. However, for what it’s worth, Jeon said it seems to last longer. “I rarely charge it, and it still has yet to die on me,” she raved. And it’s multifunctional—it doubles as an emergency flashlight and an external power bank you can use to charge your phone in a pinch.

The fan alone is worth its price, but those features are just the cherry on top. If you don’t believe us, take it from a few of the 42,000-plus five-star reviewers. “Best item I’ve bought from Amazon in months. It’s something I’ve been searching for for years now,” one wrote. “Its versatility is absolutely amazing, it is adorable, and exactly as advertised. I love this product so much!!” another added. “I’ve had this fan since 2022 and I’ve only had to charge it twice!!! It’s strong, fast, and reliable!” someone else wrote. Reviewers also love that the blades are durable, it runs quietly, stops on its own, and comes in five pleasing colors.

Hopefully, the worst of the heat wave is behind us, but it doesn’t hurt to have a fan like this on hand, just in case. In addition to staying hydrated, dressing light, and keeping out of direct sun, this little guy can help you stay safe in the summer and avoid scary situations like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. For more tips on summer safety, check out our guide for handling extreme temperatures.

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