The Best Portable Fans To Stay Cool in Style

From JisuLife to Dyson, these are our top picks for the most stylish handheld fans.

Words: Zue Wei Leong
Published: 29 July 2026
Reading time: 2 min

High-tech gadgets to beat the heat in style.

The portable fan was a go-to accessory at Paris Couture Week. (Photo: Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)

Here in Southeast Asia, it is not uncommon to see the crowd carrying portable fans, whether handheld or worn around the neck. The rest of the world is finally catching up, prompted by the heatwave in Paris during the Autumn/Winter 2026 Couture Week. A cooling device became a must-have accessory for models, influencers, and fashion industry insiders; they discovered that this addition to their outfits could be as stylish as it was functional.

The new trend has sparked high demand for handheld fans, especially as temperatures soar during the summer months. With a head start on trying out the best the market has to offer right now, BAZAAR puts together a shopping guide on the best high-tech mini fans to keep you cool.

Shop BAZAAR’s recommendations for the best portable fans below.

Dyson HushJet™ Mini Cool Fan

The first of its kind from Dyson’s impressive line-up, this mini fan–weighing just 212g–can be worn in three ways: handheld, placed on a desk, or worn around the neck with a lanyard. With a six-hour battery life and targeted technology to ensure lower noise emission, it is the ideal accessory to bring on an outdoor city adventure.

Read a detailed review of the Dyson HushJet™ Mini Cool Fan here.

Shark ChillPill™ Personal Fan and Cooling System

Compact and practical, this mini device includes a 3-in-1 fan, mist, and InstaChill personal cooling system. It can be worn, attached, or twisted for hands-free tabletop mode. This ultra-stylish device has become an online sensation, with many showing off their ChillPill at outdoor parties and festivals. The brand even collaborated with Justin Bieber’s brand, SKYLRK, to release a special edition ChillPill for festivalgoers to use at Coachella.

JisuLife Handheld Fan Pro1 Mini

With adjustable wind speed and 30-hour battery life, this new model is among the best of JisuLife’s offerings of handheld fans.

Read how JisuLife kept the BAZAAR team cool at the Singapore Grand Prix 2025 here.

JisuLife Neck Fan Pro 1 Wearable Smart Fan

This innovative JisuLife creation offers a unique way to wear your cooling device: around the neck. Styled like a pair of headphones, it can blend seamlessly into any outfit, whether it is casual streetwear or everyday activewear.