Best USB Fans

Updated April 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
OPOLAR USB Clip Fan
OPOLAR
USB Clip Fan
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Charges Devices, Too
Bottom Line

A solid fan with a strong clip that also doubles as a charging station for your phone.

Pros

Comes in black or white; 4.3-inch frame. Uses USB to charge included batteries. Fan can also be used to charge your phone. This option can run 6 hours on a charge (on maximum). Solid build, good design. Comes with a diffuser sponge for essential oils. Strong clamp.

Cons

Fan is a bit on the loud side. Some complaints that it arrived missing parts such as batteries.

Best Bang for the Buck
Helect USB Personal Fan
Helect
USB Personal Fan
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Quiet and Effective
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Very affordable fan that is well made and super quiet.

Pros

Well made but lightweight. Powerful and quiet. Provides good airflow. Frame is 7 inches. Affordable. Comes with a 4-foot USB cable, although you can also run it with a DC cable (not included). Rotates 360°.

Cons

Some customers felt this option wasn't powerful enough and didn't provide enough airflow. Only has one speed.

SkyGenius Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan
SkyGenius
Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan
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Battery or USB
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Durable and highly adjustable, this clip fan can run on USB power or use a rechargeable battery for maximum flexibility.

Pros

This 7.5-inch tall fan runs on USB or rechargeable battery for flexibility. Speed dial adjusts wind to maximum of 10.5 feet per second. Offers 360° rotation, both vertical and horizontal. Clips anywhere you need it. Sturdy clip, but durable if dropped.

Cons

Some report the fan's power suffers when the USB is plugged in, and the rechargeable battery doesn't last long.

CAMTOP Desk USB Fan
CAMTOP
Desk USB Fan
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Good Airflow
Bottom Line

Lightweight, durable option with good airflow, but may develop a noise problem the longer you run it.

Pros

Available with red or transparent blades. 7 inches wide. Has both high and low settings. Pushes out a good amount of air. Runs very quietly. 360° vertical adjustment. Comes with a 3.9-foot USB cable. Lightweight and durable.

Cons

Reports that this fan gets progressively louder the longer it runs. Some buyers felt it was cheaply made.

Keynice USB Clip Desk Personal Fan
Keynice
USB Clip Desk Personal Fan
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Mounts Anywhere
Bottom Line

Well-built and efficient fan with versatile clip mount, although some buyers note that it dies fairly quickly.

Pros

Available in a variety of colors. Uses little power and runs quietly. 6-inch frame. Strong clip is useful for mounting this option anywhere. Solid construction. 360° rotation.

Cons

Some felt this model isn't that strong and doesn't blow out enough air. Reports of fan shorting out after a couple months; some arrived missing parts.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

23 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
122 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

A USB fan is a small fan that can plug into any USB port. These are usually a personal fan designed with convenience and portability in mind. USB fans sometimes come with a clip, which allows you to position them easily on a computer screen, in a tent, or on a stroller. A USB fan may come with rechargeable batteries. Expect the diameter on a USB-powered fan to be about 3” to 9”. While USB fans often have more than one speed setting, they do not push as much air as their larger AC-powered counterparts. Cable lengths on the USB cords are not usually very long.

 

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
OPOLAR
Mini USB Desk Fan
Holmes
Heritage Mini USB Desk Fan
SmartDevil
Small Personal USB Desk Fan
iKross
USB Mini Desktop Office Fan
Fancii
Small Personal USB Desk Fan
The team that worked on this review
  • Bronwyn
    Bronwyn
    Editor
  • Melinda
    Melinda
    Web Producer
  • Rich
    Rich
    Writer
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OPOLAR

USB Clip Fan

OPOLAR

USB Clip Fan

A solid fan with a strong clip that also doubles as a charging station for your phone.
$24
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Helect

USB Personal Fan

Helect

USB Personal Fan

Very affordable fan that is well made and super quiet.
$9
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SkyGenius

Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan

SkyGenius

Battery Operated Clip on Mini Desk Fan

Durable and highly adjustable, this clip fan can run on USB power or use a rechargeable battery for maximum flexibility.

$19
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CAMTOP

Desk USB Fan

CAMTOP

Desk USB Fan

Lightweight, durable option with good airflow, but may develop a noise problem the longer you run it.
$17
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Keynice

USB Clip Desk Personal Fan

Keynice

USB Clip Desk Personal Fan

Well-built and efficient fan with versatile clip mount, although some buyers note that it dies fairly quickly.
$19

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