Your Must-Have Accessory for Instant Relief from Hot Flashes (2025)

Whether you take long walks in the summer, have a sweltering daily commute, or experience hot flashes, trust us when we say that once you buy a neck fan, you'll never leave home without it again—along with your HydroBag (one of Oprah's Favorite Things!) for hydration, of course.

To help bring you sweet relief, we rounded up the best neck fans on the market, including two that Oprah Daily editors use regularly.

Neck fans have one job—to cool you down. And the way they work is simple: Air flows onto your face and neck, pushing hot air away and evaporating sweat. Most of these fans also reach the back of your neck, which helps to cool your whole body. (Note that if you’re overheated or have a heat intolerance, a neck fan isn’t going to be enough, and you should try to find a quicker way to cool down.) Before you add one to your cart, here are a few things to think about.

What to consider

Weight

Because the fan is going to be sitting on your neck, think about how that extra weight will feel. If you're going to be wearing a neck fan all day, the lightest model is probably best for you. All of the options on this list come in at less than one pound, so neck fans are lightweight tools to begin with, but optimal comfort is still a consideration.

Charging time

Every neck fan on this list is rechargeable, but some take longer than others—anywhere from two to five hours—to reach full capacity. Fortunately, you can charge them on any device, from your laptop to a portable battery, so it'll be easy to top up in the middle of the day.

Run time

When you run the neck fans on this list at their lowest speeds, they can last up to 16 hours on a single charge. Run them at their highest speeds, though, and that number drops to three or four hours. That's still enough time to enjoy a hike or an afternoon at the beach, though!

Fan type

Most neck fans have a bladeless design, meaning a propeller that's tucked away in the casing pulls air in before pushing it out through the vents. This is ideal, as it eliminates the risk of hair getting caught in the fan. There are, however, quality neck fans that use traditional fan blades, like Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman's budget pick—ideal for users without long hair.

How we selected

In choosing the best neck fans, we focused on the models that offer a range of fan speeds and have a decent battery life. We also took online reviews into account, so you'll find well-reviewed models here. Last, but not least, two picks have been tested by the Oprah Daily team: a budget option and a neck fan that's ideal for daily use.

This bestselling Jisulife has more than 30,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, but that's not the only reason we named it the best overall neck fan. Its 78 air vents make sure that your entire head and neck are cooled, and the fan is bladeless, which means that no one's hair will get tangled. It runs silently at just 25dB on the lowest setting—although it will get louder as you increase the fan speed. Best of all, this neck fan can run up to 16 hours on a single charge, and it's comfortable enough to wear the entire time.

For a neck fan that looks like an actual fan, you can't go wrong with this affordable pick. It has five speed settings, sends a breeze directly toward your face and neck, and can run up to 10 hours on a single charge. As Adam Glassman, Oprah Daily's creative director, says, "This is the one I use for gardening, taking long walks in the heat, and even going to the beach. I like that it’s rechargeable, too. It works great." It may not have the bells and whistles of other models on our list, but when you just need a reliable breeze, this neck fan gets the job done.

Some neck fans only cover the back and sides of your neck and face, but this pick is designed for 360-degree cooling. Like most other models, you can choose from three speeds, but this one has angled vents to give you all-over relief—without the worry of your hair getting caught in any blades. Made from a rubber-plastic hybrid, this neck fan is flexible and will be a good fit for adults and kids. It's also the lightest model on our list, which makes it the most comfortable for all-day wear.

This neck fan delivers 360-degree airflow at three speeds, is rechargeable, and lasts for nine hours. Aaron Radford-Wattley, Oprah Daily's e-commerce manager, swears by his Sweetful neck fan, saying, "I use this when I'm on a hot subway platform or while working at home when the AC is too loud to use during calls. The battery time is superb, and the three speed settings allow you to adjust the intensity of the breeze. There's a subtle humming sound when it's on maximum capacity, but it's rather soothing, in a white noise kind of way."

Although it's made of plastic, the Kiddee neck fan can be adjusted into one of two positions for comfort. It takes about four hours to fully charge, has three speed options, and is bladeless. It's one of the heavier models on our list (still under one pound), which makes it ideal for short-term wear—like getting much-needed relief from hot flashes.

With 78 air vents, this Civpower blasts cool air onto your face and neck for up to 16 hours, if used on the lowest speed. The fan is bladeless, and because it's lightweight—barely over half a pound—this one makes a good pick for kids, or anyone who can’t put extra weight on their neck or shoulders. It runs on a rechargeable battery, but can take up to five hours to reach 100 percent, so put this one on the charger the night before you need to use it.

The high-speed motor on Torras's Coolify, which takes only two hours to fully charge, runs a powerful fan at three speeds—and it does so quietly (just 31dBs, which is about the sound of someone whispering). Air blasts from 36 air vents toward your face and neck, your hair can’t get caught in the case, and the body is made of soft silicone, so it'll adjust to fit around your neck. What sets this one apart is a ceramic semiconductor radiator that powers a cooling pad for the back of your neck. By focusing on your core, it cools you down quickly.