I tested portable neck fans perfect for beating heatwave & best costs under  £5

Aside from being the ugly duckling of the neck fan world, the bendy wire means you can cool the front of your neck, chest or face with the whirring blades.

3/5

Home Bargains  £6.99

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PIFCO

With airflow holes running around the device, this is noticeably different to some rivals. But it seems heavier and because it's designed with all-round freshness, it isn’t adjustable.

2/5

The Range £11.99

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Icycool

This comes in a lovely pink colour but that's where the positives end. The device feels bulky at the back and froze my cheek bones instead of my neck.

2/5

Amazon  £19.99

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Nuerst

This gives effective relief from the heat but like others I tested, it cooled down my ears more than anything else. There are cheaper versions that are just as good.

2/5

Menkind £15

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BeCool

Although not as strong as a few of the ­others, it still cooled my sweaty neck. The design is more attractive than some and the button is easy to access.

5/5

Amazon  £4.79

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Ynport  Crefreak

If you want to splash out a tad, this is a close runner-up. It cools almost all the way to the back of my neck while also looking good.

4/5

Amazon  £13.99

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Qsocksy

Aimed at women experiencing hot flushes often associated with menopause, this is really cooling. Very cold air is blown around the neck and up towards the ears.

3/5

Boots  £15.99

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Menopause  and me