Fans & Cooling
Cooling for four different situations: your hand, your head, your desk, and a whole room. Prices run from $16.99 for a solar fan hat to $89.99 for an evaporative cooler that actually drops the temperature of a space.
Cool a whole room
- 3-in-1 Portable Evaporative Cooler ($89.99) - 461 CFM airflow, 5.28 gallon tank, 720° oscillation, remote, 12-hour timer and 4 ice packs. Unlike a fan, evaporative cooling lowers the air temperature, which works best in dry heat.
- E27 LED Ceiling Fan Light ($22.99) - screws into an existing light socket to add gentle air movement plus 3-mode dimmable lighting.
Cooling you can wear
- Solar Fan Baseball Cap ($16.99) - breathable mesh with UV protection and a solar-charged fan, for yard work and walking.
- Wide Brim Solar Fan Fishing Hat ($29.99) - more shade coverage for long days on the water, solar and USB charging.
Personal & desk fans
- Magnetic Phone Fan ($18.47) - clips magnetically to the phone to stop thermal throttling during long gaming sessions, and folds into a desk stand.
- Large Wind Mute USB Fan ($29.99) - the quiet, long-runtime option for a desk or bedside table.
Also for hot days
The Fire Rat Electric Water Pistol ($31.99) is the kids' answer to a heatwave: fully automatic spray with light effects.
Which one do you need?
- Fan or cooler? A fan moves air and makes you feel cooler. An evaporative cooler adds moisture to lower the actual air temperature, so it shines in dry climates and struggles in humid ones.
- Check runtime, not just speed - for wearable and portable fans, hours per charge decides whether it lasts the afternoon.
- Solar is a top-up, not a replacement - solar fan hats keep charging in sunlight, but you'll still want to USB charge them before a long day.
- Noise matters indoors - a quiet fan you can sleep next to beats a powerful one you switch off at bedtime.
FAQ
Do evaporative coolers work in humid weather? Less well. They rely on water evaporating into dry air, so they're most effective in dry heat.
Does a phone cooling fan actually help gaming? Yes. Keeping the phone cooler reduces thermal throttling, which is what causes frame rate to drop mid-session.
Are solar fan hats heavy? No, they're built as normal caps and hats with a lightweight fan in the brim.
Does the ceiling fan light need wiring? No, it fits a standard E27 light socket.
How long does the cooler run per fill? The 5.28 gallon tank plus a 12-hour timer covers a full day or night of use.
See our full comparison of portable fans and personal air coolers, or the deep dive on magnetic phone fans for mobile gaming.
