‘A very neat, effective fan which has helped tremendously during the heatwave, for its size it delivers a refreshing blast of cool air’
People have learnt from the most recent heatwave that it pays to be prepared. So, with more very hot weather predicted to arrive next week in various areas around the UK, it’s time to be at the ready with home cooling devices. There are a number of fan options to choose from online, but the OCOOPA USB Desk Table Fan stands out with almost 15,000 Amazon customers.
The ‘small but mighty’ gadget is under £20 and, with an overall rating of 4.4 out of five, it has certainly been delivering for thousands of people. Powered by USB, making it easy to plug into a laptop while working from home, the fan has a 360° rotating head so users can adjust the cool breeze for all angles.
It offers three adjustable speeds and there are five colours to choose from, including black, pink and blue at various prices. Designed to create a comfortable environment with a cooling breeze, the compact size means it can sit on a desk or bedside table easily.
Several reviewers have noted how the OCOOPA USB Desk Table Fan was the only thing that kept them cool when working from home and sleeping during the June heatwave. One buyer said: “Excellent little fan. Much better than I expected it to be, and it’s been a lifesaver during this recent heatwave. I use it while working from home and there’s a lovely cooling breeze that keeps me sane during the day.”
Other people noted how portable the device is, having been used in a hotel room and also on public transport. The buyer we quoted above went on to say: “Compact and sturdy size and design. Works really well as a desk fan and can also be packed easily in a suitcase for travel – a lifesaver in baking hotel rooms. Has a quality feel and runs quietly. Shifts a lot of air for its size.”
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The desk fan has three speed settings.
Another shopper explains: “I just want to say how much I absolutely love this fan – it’s so handy, portable (I even used it on a bus recently), it can be run for hours off even a small power bank. I’ve had it at my bedside and my desk during this heatwave. So good. Three levels but I usually have it just on low.”
Alternatively, at Yimbly, an online retailer owned by the Mirror’s parent company Reach PLC, shoppers can save 10% off the Dimplex Desk Friend Fan with the code SUMMER10. This brings the price of the fan down to £38.99. As well as cool air, it can also blast warm air with a heater setting, making it an all-year round buy, getting more bang for your buck.
Debenhams has also reduced the Quipulse Multifunctional Desktop Misting Fan so all three colours are down to £32.99. Along with air flow, it releases a light, cooling mist to help refresh users.
Returning to the Amazon reviews of the OCOOPA USB Desk Table Fan, it seems that its noise levels have been discussed. Some buyers say it is quiet and others stating it kept them awake during the night.
That said, one happy customer wrote: “A very neat, effective fan which has helped tremendously during the current heatwave. For its size it delivers a refreshing blast of cool air from the bedside table. It is not intrusively noisy during use.”
But another shopper expressed disappointment, commenting: “A nice desk fan with a sleek black colour. The speed and air quality is great, but can be a little loud on the highest setting.”
This may mean the desk fan has to be switched off during meetings for those working from home. On the other hand, many customers were comfortable with the sound of the fan, one said: “I don’t think I would have slept during this heatwave without it.
“Very efficient little fan. It sits on my bedside table and quietly cools me. Excellent value.”
