The 6 Best Neck Fans in 2025, Tested by Gear Editors

Jisulife’s Portable Neck Fan offers more features than almost any other wearable air conditioner at this price. It features 78 air outlets that deliver a steady, cool (though not quite cold) blast of air around your neck and head. The lightweight construction (at a little more than half a pound) and wide neckband make it plenty comfortable for all-day wear, even in the peak of summer. Compared to others we personally tested, the built-in fans are also quieter, especially at this price.

The battery charges in around three to four hours, which is slower than most we tested. JISULIFE reports between 4 hours (on high speed) to 16 hours (on low speed) of use, although, in our own testing we found it was only good for around half that. In terms of battery life, that puts it near the bottom of all the wearable air conditioners we tested.

But at less than $35, this is one practical, personal/wearable air conditioner for the money, making it a great value. We do like that it’s available in a handful of stylish colors, though, in case you’re interested in color-coordinating your high-tech personal cooling neckwear. It has high marks in just about all facets, which is why it’s our pick for best overall.

While you can spend well north of a hundred dollars on a unit, why would you want to when you can snag this phenomenally priced model from Slenpet? Even with its affordable price tag, this unit does a pretty decent job at pumping out crisp air, and even though it’s not our coolest tested model, it is above average. Its two inlet air intakes do a great job of evenly distributing air to the face and neck.

It’s fairly lightweight at only 9.6 ounces, so if you are wearing it for a couple of hours at a time, it won’t make you extra sweaty. The adjustable design is great for all sizes of individuals, and, if you don’t want the fans that are close to your face, they can be stretched out a bit for some space.

Looking triple the cost of what it is, this black and gold combo gives it a luxe look for way less. At $20, this is one cheap spend for instant comfort that you can use all summer long.

Most wearable “air conditioners” are more like overhyped miniature neck fans. Torras’ Coolify Portable Air Conditioner Neck Fan is a rare exception, and the closest thing we’ve seen to a legit portable air conditioner. A patented metal plate at the base cools the skin of your neck by almost 20 degrees while six upper and two lower air vents deliver steady airflow. Most neck fans only have a few air vents at maximum to deliver air. The Cyber has several, and thanks to the strong 6000mah battery you actually get the most premium and complete cooling experience you can get out of such a product.

The most noticeable thing that sets the Cyber apart from all the others is the quality. It actually looks and feels like a high-quality gadget (it even comes with a protective zip case!). We also loved the solid battery life that came pretty close to the reported eight hours of cooling on a single charge. Another key detail about the Cyber is it has the quietest noise level of all the neck fans we tested.

Lest we forget to mention how the Cyber has two other settings outside of the cooling mode. There’s the fan mode, which is basically a lower cool setting that can run for up to 15.5 hours. Then there’s the heat setting, which feels a lot like a light heating pad on the back of the neck. We haven’t found a ton of use for the heat setting (especially during the warmer months), but we did find it valuable for those who deal with neck soreness from staring at their work computer or cranking their neck in the gym. The fact that Cyber has three different settings doubles down on its usefulness as a 365-day gadget, and not just a summer go-to.

The Cyber is expensive, which is why it’s our pick for best investment piece, but if you are looking for the most premium experience you can get, then the juice is definitely worth the squeeze. Thanks to the brand’s focus on durability, the Cyber is suitable for work, travel, and all-day adventures. Sometimes it pays to go all out. This is one of those instances.

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Civpower’s Portable Neck Fan is one of the best-reviewed and best-selling models on Amazon. The simple design features 78 air outlets and three selectable fan settings so you can customize your cool. In our testing, we found that it provides much better airflow than most.

We’ve found the lowest setting is great for most casual use, while the middle setting works well on hotter days or during light cardio. It works great on the maximum setting, but is significantly louder than most other wearable ACs we tested—around 60 dB (comparable to a moderately busy restaurant). The semi-closed airlets are sweat- and dirt-resistant, however, making this at least suitable for long walks or biking.

Like other budget-friendly options on this list, it’s easily rechargeable via a standard USB-C outlet in about four hours, which is on the long side. It does last approximately three hours on high and about 12 hours (compared to the promised 16) on low on a single charge.

Sweetfull’s Portable Bladeless Neck Fan features a thick, wide band that’s surprisingly lightweight. It’s a design that’s among the most comfortable we tested—enough so for all-day outings in the sun. This wearable air conditioner relies on a brushless motor to ensure it’s whisper-quiet. According to the manufacturer, it measures less than 40 decibels on low. While we can’t confirm that exact figure, it is among the quietest we tested (about as loud as a gentle tabletop fan), making it a great choice for indoor and home office use. We’ve actually even fallen asleep wearing it at the beach.

Like most in this guide, it recharges in just a few hours via any standard USB port, and the battery lasts an average of 10 hours on the lowest setting (almost the claimed 12-hour run time). On the highest setting, however, it cools better than most, but only lasts two hours or less on high which is hardly enough for a full day out. After a few weeks of use, we did notice that the charging became a little finicky. Whether this is an issue with the port, the USB cable, or both, we’re still not sure, but it’s an issue other reviewers confirmed.

At around $30, it’s one of the best-priced models we’ve tested. We also dig the available color options—around 10 total, so you can dial in your exact look.