TriPole Car Fan USB Powered, 360°Rotation Portable Cooling Fan for Car Vent

Update: About a month later and much warmer outside, I can report that the fans DO move the cool air from the AC! Yesterday it dropped the car temperature 10 degrees in 9 minutes! See the attached pictures. 2n Update: It's now July 15, 2025 & MUCH warmer weather! I am soooo glad that I purchased these! They've been a lifesaver. The car can easily reach 110 +, but the fans help it drop to around 89 or 90 on the hottest summer day. Last summer I hated driving because within minutes I was dripping sweat. Though the fans don't make it as cool as I'd like, they're definitely helping my ac disperse toward me & the movement of the air helps tremendously. I also discovered about a month ago that clips do actually have a split in the center. They're made of a rubber or silicone like padding & if you force the split open, it will slide over a vent. Original review: I bought 2 of these fans because I live in the hot & humid New Orleans area. Our car ac does blow cold, but the ac fan doesn't blow hard enough to cool the car. I think it would be cooler if someone blew on me! I thought that these might help to move the cold air from the ac, since they attach directly to a vent. They arrived a couple of days ago & were super easy to put together & attach to the vent. I was a little concerned because so many of the reviews stated that the clips weren't good. However, the "clip" isn't a clip at all. Instead, you insert a padded thing into the vent. It can easily be repositioned if need be & isn't permanently affixed, so if you hit a big bump in the road or accidentally knock it, it may fall out. I'm happy with the design of the clip. The fan has 3 speeds & really blows! It isn't warm enough yet to know if this will help make the car more tolerable this summer, but I'll come back & edit my review to let you know!

I bought this fan because the vents in my work truck don't blow very well, and I wanted something to help circulate the cool air. This fan works great and makes a noticeable difference. It was very easy to attach to the vent, it's lightweight, and the three fan speed settings let me adjust the airflow to what I need. If you're looking for a simple way to improve airflow in your vehicle, I definitely recommend this fan.

I initially was going to look for another car vent fan because I thought the reviews were claiming that it was useless for its job, that wasn’t the case. Perhaps some people forget a fan is only going to move air around, and not an air conditioner? However, with that said I just got it all setup in my car to replace one that was showing age (Purchased another model by another brand back in April 2020) and it was time for a new one. The only difference I can tell offhand by the two is this one doesn’t have the LED lighting my other one did. I have enough add on interior lighting in this car I can absolutely do without this fan having lights. One things certain, it is INCREDIBLY strong. My Crosstrek is a solid car but the HVAC blower can tend to be a tad bit weak. This helps move air to the back of the cabin, effectively cooling/heating my car quicker. It’s very quiet too. The switch is on the cord more towards the fan head and is easy to cycle through the speeds (3). There is fan noise as it is a fan, but will easily be drowned out by road noise/ambience. I’ll update this review in 3 months to see if anything changes with it but I think 4 so far is a good rating for now. I think the only thing I would change and it’s really a me preference is have it remember if it was on or not the last time i shut my car off but then again, some areas have warm nights and cold morning you may not want it to blast cold air at you. With that said, it won’t replace air conditioning (it’s not supposed to) but it absolutely can help aid a weak HVAC system you may have in your car. UPDATE 4/30/2024 It’s been 4 months and plenty of road trips with this unit. We have a winner! Still very quiet and love the fact you can take off the grill for easy cleaning. Not a single thing i’d change on the unit. I’d recommend this unit for any vent in your cabin that may need some boost. Can easily see this being a hit in the backseat in a fully loaded car to avoid the backseat being stagnant.

This fan worked two times I used it when my dog was in the car. Then, the third time (yesterday-Sunday) we went on a drive and it just stopped working. Of course, the day before that (Saturday) was when the window to return it closed.

I picked up this car fan because the AC in my 2004 Toyota Solara doesn't cool as quickly as I'd like, especially during hot summer days. Whether it's because the system needs a refrigerant recharge or simply because it's an older vehicle, I wanted something that could help circulate the cold air faster and make driving more comfortable. Right away, I was impressed with how much air this little fan moves. Before buying this, I had been using a combination of thrift store USB fans and a small rechargeable battery-powered fan from Amazon. While the battery-powered fan can push a lot of air, the fan head is much smaller, so the airflow is concentrated into a tiny area. This fan has a larger surface area, which means you actually feel more of the airflow hitting your face and upper body. I compared it directly against my other fans by holding my hand in front of each one, and this fan was easily competitive with the battery-powered unit. In some situations it actually felt stronger simply because it was moving air across a larger area rather than focusing it into a narrow stream. The build quality is solid overall. It feels well put together, and the fan remained stable during testing. I mounted mine on the center vent and drove around during a hot Colorado summer day. It stayed in place and continuously pushed cool air toward me without any issues. After getting off work from a physically demanding janitorial shift, having that extra airflow pointed directly at my face made a noticeable difference. One thing I really like is the USB-powered design. It's incredibly versatile. I tested it both in my vehicle and with a portable battery bank, and it worked perfectly in both situations. If you wanted to use it while camping, in a vehicle, at a desk, or during a power outage, you have plenty of options. The controls are simple. Press once for low speed, again for medium, again for high, and a fourth press turns it off. It's straightforward and easy to use. The fan also runs surprisingly quietly. There's a slight hum, but it's much quieter than some of the smaller battery-powered fans I've used that sound almost like miniature hair dryers. My only real complaint is the vent clip design. It works and stayed secure during my testing, but I wish it had a locking retention knob similar to some phone vent mounts. A tightening mechanism would allow for a more customized fit on different vent designs and provide even more confidence that it won't move around. It's not a deal breaker, but it's probably the one feature that would have pushed this from a four-star product to a five-star product for me. Another advantage is power consumption. I have mine plugged into a USB hub connected to a multi-port vehicle charger, and I haven't experienced any power issues at all. It draws very little power while still moving a surprising amount of air. For anyone dealing with weak AC, older vehicles, hot climates, or simply wanting more airflow while driving, this is a useful accessory. One fan does a great job cooling the driver, but I could definitely see the benefit of installing two or even four throughout a vehicle to improve overall air circulation. Overall, I'm very happy with it. It moves a lot of air, stays relatively quiet, works from standard USB power, and helps make summer driving much more comfortable. It's a simple product, but it does exactly what I wanted it to do. I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars. TLDR: strong airflow for its size; larger fan surface moves air better than many small portable fans; quiet operation; works from USB power or battery banks; stayed secure during driving; great for older vehicles and hot weather; vent clip works but would benefit from a locking retention mechanism.

not very powerful bot good enough

Reliable and has two speeds. My AC goes out sometimes so it’s nice to have some airflow. Fits perfectly in the air vents. Long enough cord to plug into the center console.

I bought this portable USB car fan because my vehicle’s AC gets cold, but the airflow from the vents isn’t very strong. I was hoping this would help push more air into the cabin by placing it in front of the AC vent, and when it works properly, it actually does a pretty good job. The fan speed is strong enough to noticeably increase airflow. Unfortunately, I’ve had a couple of issues that keep me from recommending it. The first issue is that the fan sometimes won’t turn back on after being used. It turns on normally the first time, but after cycling through the speeds and turning it off, it will not power back on right away. I have to wait about 5 minutes before it will turn on again. Once it starts working, it will continue running fine, but the issue is annoying and inconsistent. The bigger problem is the 360-degree swivel mount. On my unit, it does not hold its position at all. The adjustment is too loose, and no matter how much I tighten or adjust the screw, it either stays completely upright or just flops downward. The ability to aim the fan where you need it is one of the main reasons to buy this type of fan, so this was a major disappointment. Pros: - Good airflow for a small USB-powered fan - Multiple speed settings - Helps move more air from weak vehicle AC vents Cons: - Fan has intermittent power issues after turning it off - Swivel mount does not lock into position - Feels cheaply made compared to higher-quality options Overall, the fan does push air well when it is working, but the reliability issues and faulty swivel design make it difficult to recommend. For the price, I expected some compromises, but the mounting issue especially makes it much less useful than it should be.