Seven compact cooling gadgets for personal airflow in 2026

A roundup of seven ultra-compact personal fans and cooling devices for beating the heat in spaces where air conditioning is impractical, such as centuries-old townhouses and Tube stations. Dyson's HushJet Mini Cool fan weighs 212g with a six-hour battery, spins up to 65,000 rpm, and offers five airflow modes plus a Boost setting. Sony's Reon Pocket 5 is a wearable neck air conditioner with a stainless-steel cooling plate that also heats. Torras Coolify Cyber Fold is a collar-like neck air conditioner with four fans and app control. Shark's ChillPill features a twin-cylinder design with interchangeable mister and cooling plate modules. JisuLife Ultra2 is a handheld fan spinning at 43,000 rpm with a 9000mAh battery and attachments for cleaning and flashlight use. Printworks Fantastic is a cheap, silent 360-degree fan in multiple colors. Muji's Rechargeable Handheld Fan offers a classic folding design with USB-C charging.