Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan, Black
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Michael K.
> 3 dayI purchased this fan because I work in a very large facility in printing. We have hot humid air in that plant year-round, so I was looking for something I could bring with me regardless of where I had to work within the facility. It arrived in a nice box that was illustrated with pictures of the fan and good feel to it. I opened it and was pleased with how everything was packaged, and had no problem getting everything together and ready for a charge. I charged the battery that came with it over night while I slept, so easily 7-8 hours for the initial charge, and this seemed to do the trick. When I finally tested it out I was decently pleased with what I was getting for air flow for what was actually powering it. With a full battery or plugged in off 120 ac it seemed to oscillate about the same. I am not sure how long the battery lasts, but I would guess like everyone else who has purchased one who2 reviews helped me make them last 3-5 hours between charges. As long as you are the only one you are trying to throw a breeze at, and if you do not have access to a larger plugged fan, I would recommend this fan. I chose this one because of the positive reviews and the price. I took a gamble and for me it paid off. Best of luck!
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S. H.
> 3 dayI bought a fan nearly identical to this one at Toys R Us and use it on a baby carrier. That Toys R Us fan is okay, but the motor is not very strong and does little to cool the baby during summer months. I also tried to use it to get breeze in a tent while camping, and it was worthless for that. So, when I saw the glowing reviews for this similar fan on Amazon, I thought I would give it a try, hoping that the motor would be more powerful. I was not disappointed. Holding the two fans side by side, the top speed of this Amazon fan is about twice that of the Toys R Us fan. This Amazon fan provides quite a bit of airflow for such a small device. I also love the fact that it can be recharged by USB. Our family has USB plugs everywhere, including the car. Its just so easy to plug this fan in for a few minutes to top off the charge. Finally, this Amazon fan is more flexible and can point in just about any direction. I was initially skeptical of this fan because virtually all of the glowing reviews (at that time, about 70% of them) were from people who had received a benefit for reviewing the product. I hate that practice and wish Amazon would shut it down. Ive been burned before by buying a product with glowing reviews only to find that the product stinks and the reviews were bogus. Why not let a good product speak for itself? Despite my skepticism, this fan basically lives it up to the hype. Its a little flimsy/lightweight, but it has a powerful, adjustable speed motor and convenient USB charging. Id recommend it. (And for the record, Im just a regular Amazon customer who paid full price for this thing based on the good reviews.)
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Monyy
> 3 dayI’ve had this fan since September of 2020 and it still works !! It does die a lil faster now and the charging hole is lose so it difficult to charge. I carry this fan in my backpack so it has gotten beat up. I use it in my car and in my room . Anyways im back to buy another one :) I might even buy two im not sure yet. Very light weight and doesn’t take up to much space in my backpack. Its a lil noisie now but it’s probably cuz it’s old
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Nicholas
> 3 dayI had been looking for a small fan to clip onto my desk, and this fits the bill quite well. Its a little louder than Id thought - definitely not loud, just not totally silent, which is fine. Its definitely quiet enough. It also comes with/runs off one of those 16650 batteries, so I thought that was a great design decision. Nice to see those, rather than internal battery packs which cant be easily replaced. Note that the unit will also charge the battery via usb, so once you pop the battery in you dont have to worry about it. You just also have the option of swapping in a battery if you want. No idea on run life yet; might update this later, but really I dont plan to unplug the thing now that Ive gotten it set up. The USB Cable is a little on the short side.. I think its around a meter, which is what I would expect to be included, just be aware. The one odd thing I noticed, and Im not sure if its just my unit or not.. The speed controller seems to only do anything when the fan is running on battery. This *could* be because current is being pulled to charge the battery, since these batteries ship with partial charge, so another potential review update if I notice a difference and get around to it would be if theres a difference between plugged-in run speed when fully charged or not. Another nice thing about this fan is its full-swivel. Since the motor and battery are mounted essentially on the motor, there are no internal limits to worry about when adjusting the angle of the fan. Again, could be a touch quieter, but Im only saying that because it doesnt have a completely silent mode - and basically no fans have that. All in all, this fan is very well designed, and I am quite pleased with it.
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Brandi Velasco
> 3 dayI ordered this fan for my tiny bathroom (I get warm while getting ready in the morning) and loved it so much, I ordered one for my office and one for my coworker! The clip is strong and the 360 degree rotating feature is fantastic! I ran into one issue though (once almost immediately after receiving my first one and again almost two years later): the part where you plug it in tends to become loose, which leaves it unable to charge. The good news is that the customer service is amazing and they make it right. Both times, they sent me a brand new fan as soon as I reported the problem. What really won me over is the fact that even after two years, they were willing to promptly replace the product with absolutely no hassle. If you’re looking for a lightweight clip-on fan, look no further. This is the company to purchase from!
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NewAdventures1981
Greater than one weekI’ve used this several times on our jogging stroller while at theme parks, beaches and on our daily walks. Pros -the battery lasts a VERY long time. I used it multiple full days in a row (Disney, zoo, beach) and I never needed to recharge it. -when the stroller shade is down and the fan is on max speed it keeps the inside of the stroller VERY cool. One day it was 112 outside and he took a nap holding his blanket while under his stroller canapy with the fan on max and he started to get cold! I had to turn down the fan :) -the speed when on max is very fast and gives a great high energy wind. -you can adjust it to barely moving which allows a slight circulation. -very portable. I keep in in our stroller basket and it takes up very little space. Cons -the speed is controlled by turning the dial. There are no preset speed buttons. So I find that when I’m jogging and I need to turn up the fan or lower it just a bit I end up adjusting way too much. I wish I could just click to low/medium/high etc -the fan doesn’t stay in the location that you put it. For example- after I clip it to the stroller I rotate the fan so that it’s blowing to the left of my son. After a few feet of walking on an even surface it’s dropped and in a completely different position. When in motion it will NOT stay facing the way I position it. I think it’s a great fan for use on a desk or stationary item. It has a lot of power and has helped us stay cool in the desert heat. However, I wouldn’t purchase again for myself or for another mom since the fan rotated all over the place when you just want it to stay pointed in a single direction. Great fan but not for strollers.
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Estell Stanton
> 3 dayExcellent!!! I work in a small, stuffy office with no windows. This fan runs on battery, USB or plugged in. It’s free standing or can clip onto a table or desk. Super versatile and powerful! Exactly what I needed!!!
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coctavio
> 3 dayThis fan comes with a INR 18650E battery, but also requires a USB charge for the battery. I also charged this fan 24 hours to stay cool at work. After 3 hours this fan also cut off, with a dead battery. On a positive note, I love the clip which attaches to anything; it is lightweight, and on high as I use it, the air output is great. But, unfortunately, one can only enjoy the air for 3 hours when away from home, as the battery life is insufficient.
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Cullen C.
> 3 dayI work at a beach bar and I use this fan on my break while sitting in my car. It doesn’t even last an hour on a full night of charge.
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Kyle
> 3 dayGreat for travel. Used it on trip to Italy during heat wave and it did great job as a fan while I slept. Battery would be dead by time I woke up, but that didn’t cause any problems and I recharged during day. Small enough for packing away on long flights and the lithium-ion battery is removable to place in carry on. Great for international trips.