‘Excellent little fan. Much better than I expected it to be, and it’s been a lifesaver during this recent heat wave. I use it while working from home and there’s a lovely cooling breeze that keeps me sane during the day.’

Working in a heatwave – whether at home or in the office – isn’t pleasant. Humid, stuffy and sweaty conditions leave our brains feeling equally as melted as the ice in our drinks, and for those who don’t have air conditioning, it can become unbearable.

But home workers are lauding praise on a nifty £19 fan from Amazon that’s not only easy to transport but is ‘seriously powerful’ despite its relatively compact size. The OCOOPA USB Desk Table Fan costs £18.99 and looks to be as aesthetically pleasing as it is efficient.

It comes in six adorable colours – ranging from pink and purple to blue and black. And, ideal for packing into a bag, the gadget measures at a neat 9D x 15W x 16H centimetres, only requiring a USB plug-in to work.

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This makes it perfect for those who consistently work on computers or laptops, as it means it can stay powered up for as long as they are working. It’s also compatible with a power bank, car charger and regular charging port.

Fixed with a brushless motor, the fan reportedly has a ‘longer lifespan than a regular motor’ and has three high speeds to produce powerful wind. Plus, it comes with a front cover that can maximise airflow.

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The OCOOPA USB Desk Table Fan boasts a strong airflow and quiet operation.

The brand also boasts how it’s not just powerful but quiet too, claiming the ‘working sound is lower than 45db at high speed’. Great for those who get easily distracted by sounds. It’s fitted with four rubbers on the bottom of the pedestal, which should help reduce vibration and increase friction, thus preventing any disturbances during peak work hours.

The OCOOPA fan also seems to feature an adjustable head that can be swivelled 360 degrees, which is always helpful when moving about. Being small and portable, this fan has proven a godsend in the recent heatwaves, with over 14,000 reviews, many of which share how it’s been a ‘lifesaver’ in the stifling weather.

One five-star review raved: “This little fan has saved my life from UK summer heatwave(31°C). Yesterday I turned it on when I went to bed. When I woke up, I noticed I didn’t even sweat. Such a powerful fan. Pretty quiet. Amazing quality.”

Someone else echoed: “Excellent little fan. Much better than I expected it to be, and it’s been a lifesaver during this recent heat wave. I use it while working from home and there’s a lovely cooling breeze that keeps me sane during the day.”

A third added: “Bought this after the hot spell we had a while ago as I was roasting in my home office. Was not disappointed – it cooled me right down during the second heatwave. Robust, quiet, great design and totally ticks every box for me. Tried to order another – wasn’t surprised they were sold out!. I’ve got it on my watch list for when there are more in stock. This is the USB desktop fan you’ve been looking for!”

Despite being crowned a ‘hot weather saviour’, one downside is that it requires a power connection to run, which may not be quite as useful for some people. One review pointed out: “As long as you have somewhere to put it when you plug it in.”

If being more portable is a necessity, those who don’t mind investing in a top-quality gadget should look towards Shark’s Chill Pill. Costing £129, it is quite a purchase, but with three different settings, a fan setting, mister and a cool plate. It runs on charge so doesn’t need a cable in order for it to work and is easy to put in bags and ever clip onto straps. Read our review of it here.

For a larger fan, this MeacoFan Sefte® 6″ Portable Battery Air Circulator with Storage Bag comes wireless and requires a chargeable battery to be powered. It costs £69.99 and offers ‘whisper-quiet performance with airflow reaching up to 16m’.

A shopper shared how the OCOOPA Amazon fan wasn’t quite as quiet as they’d hoped and said: “It wasn’t as quiet as expected for what on the page says ‘ultra quiet’.” Although they concluded: “Overall, it is still a great product though. Very useful on heatwave days.”

Despite some preferences, the Amazon fan has been hailed as a ‘little ray of hope’ by one shopper, who said: “Omg I needed this! What with the menopause and a UK heatwave occurring, life would not be worth living in my house without this amazing little magical fan … Bliss, perfect bliss .. it’s mine, and nobody else had better not take it! Thank you for finding your way to my home!”