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Best tower fan
Russell Hobbs Tower Fan
Best tower fan
Russell Hobbs Tower Fan
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Russell Hobbs Tower Fan has a sleek design and powerful airflow with whisper-quiet operation – perfect for any room that needs a breeze without the buzz. Easy to use, easier to love.
Best pedestal fab
Midea MCF25GRWUK 21dB Pedestal Fan
Best pedestal fab
Midea MCF25GRWUK 21dB Pedestal Fan
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Whisper-quiet cooling? Yes, please. The Midea pedestal fan runs at just 21dB, so you stay cool without the noise. Adjustable height and speeds mean perfect breeze control – ideal for chill vibes in your room or office.
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Best air cooler
JML Air Cooler, Portable Fan and Humidifier
Best air cooler
JML Air Cooler, Portable Fan and Humidifier
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Is it overboard to buy five of these RN? Nope, I think not. As we all know, air con isn’t really a thing in the UK, so during times of need, this lil guy will do the job. It offers a range of cooling strengths and speed to help cool down a room in a matter of minutes.
Best ceiling fan
BomKra LED Ceiling Fan with Lights
Best ceiling fan
BomKra LED Ceiling Fan with Lights
The BomKra LED fan’s got dimmable lights and a remote, so you can chill without moving a muscle. Perfect for Netflix binges or just staying comfy while you chill. Easy peasy.
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Best portable fan
JISULIFE Handheld Portable Fan with Powerful Motor
Best portable fan
JISULIFE Handheld Portable Fan with Powerful Motor
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Without exaggerating, I cannot function without my portable fan. As a central London girlie, tackling the underground without one would result in one hot, sweaty mess – so I bring this handheld gizmo everywhere I go. It has five different wind speeds and a concentrated air flow to cool me down on the hottest of days. I even had a lady on the tube ask me where it’s from, it is *that* powerful.
Best fan for large spaces
Midea SmartAir Cool & Purify Bladeless Fan
Best fan for large spaces
Midea SmartAir Cool & Purify Bladeless Fan
Any home or large space would benefit from this high-tech model. It’s the perfect gizmo to keep in the corner to cool down your living room or bedroom – cause, let’s face it, no one has aircon – without taking up space. It has 12 air speeds and oscillates up to 130 degrees to bring the entire room temp down. It’s also super quiet if you want it going while you snooze.
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Best neck fan
MOREASE Neck Fan
Best neck fan
MOREASE Neck Fan
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Is this the smartest fan I’ve seen? Probably! Ideal for a sweaty commute, this sleek fan sits around your neck to keep you cool with five wind settings. Just think, if you put the fastest wind speed on, you may get to work quicker!
Best desk fan
gaiatop Foldable Small Desk Fan
Best desk fan
gaiatop Foldable Small Desk Fan
WFH during this heatwave is not for the weak – says the gal dripping with sweat as I write this from my sauna of a living room. So what I need is this small, portable desk fan. It folds up so can be transported anywhere you work, plus the base acts as a little storage tray to keep your WFH essentials in.
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Best quiet fan
Midea MDF24JGUK 28dB Desk Fan
Best quiet fan
Midea MDF24JGUK 28dB Desk Fan
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The Midea desk fan is ultra-quiet at 28dB, but powerful enough to reach 15 meters. With 3 speeds and 90°+90° omni-directional oscillation, it’s perfect for your bedroom or office vibe.
Best metal fan
Pro Breeze 20" Chrome Floor Fan
Best metal fan
Pro Breeze 20" Chrome Floor Fan
This super powerful fan was actually made for gyms – so it's perfect if you're nailing the home workouts right now or just need something with a mega motor. It was build for durability, and has an extra large fan face.
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Best luxury handheld fan
JISULIFE Portable Handheld Turbo Fan
Best luxury handheld fan
JISULIFE Portable Handheld Turbo Fan
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Now this bb is for those truly serious about their handheld fan game. It may be £64 in the sale, but it’s that price for a reason. It features speeds up to 75000 RPM with 1-100 wind speed control, plus an LED screen to tell you battery life and speed. It’s very stylish too.
Best oscillating tower fan
Pelonis 30" Oscillating Tower Fan
Best oscillating tower fan
Pelonis 30" Oscillating Tower Fan
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Ideal for large rooms, this oscillating fan has a 60° wide oscillation system which covers 170° of space. Plus with a turbo circulation mode, it claims to cool rooms down 25m² faster compared to other fans.
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Best Dyson fan
Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus AM09
Best Dyson fan
Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus AM09
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OK, so it's expensive. But if you really can’t hack the heat, Dyson's Hot+Cool Jet Focus AM09 has many excellent reviews for a reason. Not only does it cool the air to take away that hot, sticky edge in the summer, but it also has powerful, amplified airflow to cool you down even quicker! And not that we’re thinking about it RN, but this bb can also be used as a heater. Yes, it’s spenny, but it’s a fan that will last.
Best clip-on fan
Minthouz Clip on fan,7200mAh
Best clip-on fan
Minthouz Clip on fan,7200mAh
My best friend loves to get up close n’ personal with her fan as she sleeps (I’m talking right next to her face) – and she takes it *everywhere* with her, even on holiday. If you can relate, the Minthouz fan is for you. It’s small enough to pack away in a suitcase and it has a wide, sturdy clip so you can attach it to your bedside table and literally be whisked into a deep sleep.
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Best remote controlled fan
Woozoo by Ohyama Woozoo by Ohyama Silent Desk Fan
Best remote controlled fan
Woozoo by Ohyama Woozoo by Ohyama Silent Desk Fan
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Credit: AmazonThis one earns 10 points for style. I love the sleek, pod design that doesn’t even look like a fan, but delivers powerful and effective airflow – yep, this thing packs a punch. It has five speeds and 80° horizontal and 75° vertical airflow – plus a natural breeze setting to mimic the outdoors.

Dusty Baxter-Wright is an award-winning journalist and the Entertainment and Lifestyle Director at Cosmopolitan, having previously worked at Sugarscape. She was named one of PPA’s 30 Under 30 for her work covering pop culture, careers, interiors and travel, and oversees the site’s Entertainment and Lifestyle strategy across print, digital and video. As a journalist for the best part of a decade, she has interviewed everyone from Louis Theroux and Channing Tatum to Margot Robbie and Ncuti Gatwa, while she has also spoken on Times Radio and BBC Radio. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram here.

Daniella Scott is Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. As part of her role, Danny covers all things entertainment, from true crime to scandalous drama (if there’s a con involved, she’s probably already binged it) and celebrity interviews, including Nicola Coughlan. Danny’s also across lifestyle, travel, interiors and food and drink, in both digital and print. So when she’s not trawling Instagram for the next best Ikea hack, she’s trying out cocktail recipes or pretending she has a driving license researching the UK’s best road trips.

Lydia VennSenior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer
Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer. She covers everything from TV and film, to the latest celebrity news. She also writes across our work/life section regularly creating quizzes, covering exciting new food releases and sharing the latest interior must-haves. In her role she’s interviewed everyone from Margot Robbie to Niall Horan, and her work has appeared on an episode of The Kardashians. After completing a degree in English at the University of Exeter, Lydia moved into fashion journalism, writing for the Daily Express, before working as Features Editor at The Tab, where she spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Talk Radio. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of Gilmore Girls and 00s teen movies, and in her free time can be found with a margarita in hand watching the Real Housewives on repeat. Find her on LinkedIn.
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