As the UK braces for temperatures up to 36°C this week, a portable electric fan has been found that offers similar features to the popular Shark ChillPill but costs £100 less. The Diveblues High-Speed Turbo Portable fan is available on Amazon for £22.99, compared to the Shark ChillPill which can cost up to £129.99.
Features and Performance
The Diveblues fan boasts five adjustable speed settings and a runtime of up to 12 hours thanks to its 4,000mAh battery. It is designed to deliver strong gusts of air to cool users down quickly while outdoors. Like the Shark ChillPill, it comes in a variety of colours including white, dark blue, pink, lavender, and yellow, though some colours may cost slightly more.
However, the Diveblues fan lacks a misting system and the twisting mechanism found on the ChillPill, though it can be bent and repositioned for different situations. It is also noted to be loud on higher settings, with one customer describing it as sounding “like a fighter jet taking off.”
Customer Reviews
The fan has earned a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. One happy customer wrote: “It worked great and lasted a long time on one charge, even on a hot day. It's not silent, but the lowest levels are fine in public spaces without disturbing others and it's a very powerful fan.” Another added: “I have had this fan for over a year now and it is amazing for its size and how portable it is. On setting 1 the battery genuinely lasts over 10 hours.”
A third reviewer stated: “Really good fan. Much more powerful than the price point suggests. Also fairly lightweight to put in your bag, not too loud and you can adjust it to sit on a table.” A fourth said: “Excellent hand held fan was needed when on holiday in places like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur. Can be hung from neck by a chord and angled to point at your face.” A fifth commented: “Mrs was very happy, perfect for the pending UK 2026 heatwave. I think it’s good value when compared to expensive alternatives by the big tech companies.”
However, some customers were less satisfied. One wrote: “Its good but not the best. The Diveblue turbo is better than this one but its good that it is compact and bends so you can put it on a desk etc.” Another noted: “Works fantastically, blows a breeze like a hurricane, however it is not at all discreet, sounds like a fighter jet taking off, so in terms of air flow it’s 5 stars but in terms of noise it’s 1 star, considering returning it because it’s so loud I don’t think I could use it in public as I intended to.”
Alternatives
For those seeking a misting feature, the FONASONIC 2-in-1 Handheld Misting Fan is available on Amazon for £19.99, with a detachable magnetic water tank. Alternatively, the Dyson Hushjet Stone Mini Handheld Fan at Argos for £99.99 offers a unique nozzle for high-velocity airflow and a six-hour battery life.
