The 8 Best Wearable Air Conditioners to Keep Cool This Summer

Most wearable air conditioners are more like overhyped miniature neck fans. Torra’s Coolify Portable Air Conditioner Neck Fan is the closest thing we’ve seen to a legit portable air conditioner. A patented metal plate at the base cools the skin of your neck by almost 20 degrees. Plus, thirty-six air vents built into the Coolify’s arms deliver a steady blast of air to create a cooling “bubble” around your head. The bladeless design ensures that it’s surprisingly quiet. Most reviewers report solid battery life of up to eight hours on a single charge. At around $150, it’s the priciest model on this list. But, we’ve found that you get what you pay for, especially with wearable air conditioners. If you want to be the “coolest” kid on the block, you might have to shell out a little more money.

ITHKY’s Hands Free Portable Neck Fan is the simplest and most basic wearable air conditioner we found this summer. The budget-friendly model is less a traditional AC and more of a wearable fan. Still, the bladeless fans deliver a cool blast of air via 48 built-in outlets in the stems. The battery recharges easily via any standard USB port and lasts between 2.5 to 7 hours, depending on which of the three fan speeds you choose. Most users report the design is lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day wear. The best part is that, at around $25, it’s one of the best-priced models available.

JISULIFE’s Portable Neck Fan offers more features than almost any other wearable air conditioner at this price. It features 78 air outlets that deliver a steady, cool blast of air around your neck and head. The lightweight construction (at a little more than half a pound) and wide neckband make it plenty comfortable for all-day wear. The battery charges in around four hours and is good for up to 16 hours on low. Plus, it’s available in a handful of stylish colors, in case you’re interested in color-coordinating your high-tech neckwear.

Sweetfull’s Portable Bladeless Neck Fan features a thick, wide band ensuring that it’s plenty comfortable, even for all-day outings in the sun. The bladeless neck fan relies on a brushless motor to ensure it’s whisper-quiet (less than 40 decibels on low), making it a great choice for indoor and home office use. Like most on this list, it recharges in just a few hours via any standard USB port, and the 4,000-mAh battery lasts around 12 hours on average on the lowest setting. It’s also one of the best-priced wearable air conditioners on this list at less than $25.

With more than 2,000 five-star customer reviews, Civpower’s Portable Neck Fan is one of the best models on Amazon. The simple design features 78 air outlets (the most on this list) and three selectable fan settings so you can customize your cool. Like most, it’s easily rechargeable via standard USB outlets and lasts up to 16 hours on a single charge. It’s also well-priced at around $30. Our only minor quibble is that it does get loud on the highest setting. The 60 dB noise level is comparable to a moderately busy restaurant.

Unlike every neck-centric model on this list, Koonie’s Waist Clip Fan features a versatile design that clips to your shirt to blow cool air down or to your waistband to push air up. It’s like a light, constant breeze that only you can feel. What we like about the clip-on design is that it’s more secure than traditional neckbands, so it’s better for higher-intensity activities like hiking, biking, or running. The beefy battery supports long run times of up to 23 hours. At around $40, it’s pricier than most on this list. But, we think the unique design and excellent battery life make it worth it.

Delmac’s new-for-2022 Rechargeable Personal Fan is among the best new models released this year. This wearable air conditioner boasts a big, 6000 mAh battery (most are 4,000 mAh or less) designed to last up to 20 hours on low. It charges quickly via an ordinary USB-C connector (found on most laptops and other modern electronics). Airflow is customizable with three fan settings and a maximum output of up to 24 ft/s. The latest bladeless model is quieter than the company’s previous neck fans, so it’s great for both outdoor and indoor use. At around $40, it’s pricier than some of the budget models on this list. But, the great feature set still makes this one a great buy.

FrSara’s Bladeless Portable Neck Fan offers the same great features as other wearable air conditioners on this list. That includes a bladeless design with whisper-quiet operation, three-speed adjustable fan settings, food-grade silicone construction, and USB recharging. But, what sets this one apart is the sleek, and two-dozen available color options, so you can coordinate with your own personal style. It’s available in several eye-popping colors, plus unique patterns like snakeskin, graffiti, and leopard print. Bonus: it’s well-priced at around $25. The only downside: The 1,800 mAh battery lasts just 8 hours on low.