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Do you really need an expensive fan to stay cool? I tested 5 handheld models from £17 to £130, and one budget pick stole the show

Do expensive fans really cool you down faster? I tested five models at different price points to find out.

Do you really need an expensive fan to stay cool? I tested 5 handheld models from £17 to £130, and one budget pick stole the show

I tested five handheld fans priced between £16 and £130 to determine if spending more truly enhances cooling comfort during summer. All five fans share a similar size and USB rechargeability. Only the Shark ChillPill offers a replaceable battery, while the others are sealed units. This report details my experience with each fan to help you decide whether an expensive fan is necessary for staying cool.

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