Description
This pink neck fan is a rechargeable, hands-free personal fan with three speed settings, a 5000mAh battery rated by the supplier for up to 18 hours, and 360 degree airflow, priced at $44.99 with fast Australian shipping. It sits around the neck like a pair of headphones, measures 20.8 x 20.6 x 6.2cm, is made from ABS and PC plastic, and charges over the included USB cable.
What makes it useful is that it works where a handheld fan does not. A handheld fan needs one of your hands, which rules it out on a commute with a coffee and a bag, in a queue with a toddler, on a worksite, or anywhere you actually need both hands. A neck fan directs air continuously at your face and neck - the places where cooling the blood closest to the surface makes the biggest difference to how hot you feel - and then you forget it is there.
Specifications
| Colour |
Pink |
| Material |
ABS and PC |
| Battery |
5000mAh, rechargeable |
| Charging time |
3 to 4 hours |
| Run time |
Up to 18 hours, supplier-stated |
| Speeds |
3 - breeze, natural, strong |
| Airflow |
360 degrees |
| Turbine blades |
60, fully enclosed |
| Input |
5V, 1A, USB |
| Rated power |
2 to 5W |
| Size |
20.8 x 20.6 x 6.2cm |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Neck fan, pink |
| 1 x |
USB charging cable |
Why Choose This Neck Fan
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Both hands free - it works on a commute, at a worksite, pushing a pram or carrying shopping
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Enclosed turbines - 60 small blades inside the housing, with no exposed spinning blade to catch hair or fingers
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Long run time - a 5000mAh battery rated up to 18 hours covers a full day out
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Three speeds - a gentle breeze indoors, full strength for a hot platform or a walk in the sun
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USB charging - it takes the same cable and power bank as everything else you carry
Is a "Bladeless" Neck Fan Really Bladeless?
No, and it is worth being straight about it because the word is used loosely across this whole product category. There is no such thing as a fan that moves air without something spinning. What these designs actually do is move the blades inside the housing - this one uses 60 small turbine blades enclosed within the body, and the air is pushed out through vents rather than past an exposed spinning fan blade. The benefit is real and it is a safety one: nothing exposed to catch long hair, a scarf, or a child's fingers. But the honest description is enclosed-blade, not blade-free, and we would rather tell you than let the marketing word do the work.
How Long Does a Neck Fan Last on One Charge?
The supplier rates this one at up to 18 hours from its 5000mAh battery, and "up to" is doing real work in that sentence - that figure will be the lowest speed setting. Run it on the strongest speed continuously and you should expect a substantial fraction of that, because a fan on maximum draws several times the current it does on minimum. Practically, most people get a full day of intermittent use out of a charge easily, and a hot day of near-constant use on high will want a top-up. Charging takes 3 to 4 hours over USB.
Will a Neck Fan Catch Long Hair?
This is the question that stops most people buying one, and the enclosed design is the answer to it. Because the turbines sit inside the housing and air exits through vents, there is no open blade for hair to be drawn into - which is exactly the failure that gave early open-blade neck fans a bad reputation. Long hair should still be tied back or worn forward for comfort rather than safety, since hair blowing across your own face defeats the purpose. Keep loose scarves and cords clear of the vents.
Buyers are typically commuters, people who work outdoors or in hot kitchens and warehouses, festival and theme park goers, travellers facing a hot airport, and anyone managing hot flushes. It is also bought for people who find handheld fans impractical - parents, carers and anyone using a walking aid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it while it charges?
Our supplier does not confirm pass-through use, so we do not claim it. Charge it fully and then wear it.
Is it noisy?
There is audible airflow, and more of it on the higher settings. On the lowest speed most people find it unobtrusive.
Does it fit larger or smaller necks?
It is a flexible one-size design worn like headphones. It suits most adults; it is not sized for small children.
Is it waterproof?
No. It is an electronic device with vents. Keep it out of rain, pools and the shower.
What charger does it use?
The included USB cable at 5V 1A. A standard phone charger or power bank is fine; do not use a high-output fast charger.
Can it be worn under a helmet or hard hat?
It sits on the shoulders and neck rather than the head, so it generally works with a hat. Check clearance with your own gear.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the housing with a dry or barely damp cloth. Do not run water into the vents.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses nationwide, dispatched promptly with tracking.
Contains a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Charge only with the supplied cable at 5V 1A, do not charge unattended or overnight, and stop using the product immediately if it swells, overheats, smells or is damaged. Do not expose to water, rain or extreme heat, and do not dispose of it in general waste - lithium batteries must go to a battery recycling point. Keep hair, scarves, cords and loose clothing clear of the vents. Not a toy; adult supervision required around children. Battery capacity, charging time and run time are supplier-stated; actual run time depends on speed setting and conditions.
