Comparison between ECO portable fan and my 3000 mAh portable fan

On evening of 8 March 2025, I received my order of four AAA batteries Which I purchased to use with the ECO portable fan. This led me to compare it with my existing 3000 mAh portable fan.

Table of comparison between these 2 portable fans as listed below:

Set for ECO portable fan.

Side by side comparison between ECO portable fan and my 3000 mAh portable fan.

Key Takeaways:

• The ECO fan is an affordable option and includes a lanyard. But requires separate AAA batteries and a charger (if using rechargeable batteries).
• The 3000 mAh fan is rechargeable, offers multiple wind speed settings, and includes a lanyard. Making it a more convenient and long-lasting choice despite the higher price.

Conclusion

Using the ECO portable fan requires carrying at least three additional items:

• The fan itself.
• At least four AAA batteries.
• A battery charger (plus a power plug to recharge the batteries).

An alternative is to use AAA batteries that support Type-C charging, which is more practical. However, this increases the overall cost by 63% more than the 3000 mAh fan.

On the other hand, my 3000 mAh portable fan only requires a Type-C cable. Which can be used with a power bank, making it much more convenient for daily use.

Surprisingly, the ECO fan set costs 40% more than my 3000 mAh portable fan when considering the additional cost of batteries and accessories. After a full test, four 4300 mAh AAA batteries powered the ECO fan for only 30 minutes at full speed.

Testing:

The ECO fan can only run at full speed for 30 minutes using two AAA 4300 mAh batteries.

In contrast, the 3000 mAh portable fan can last up to 3 hours at wind speed level 2.

Final Thoughts

This experience proves that cheaper options are not always practical or cost-effective in the long run. Investing in a rechargeable and efficient device makes daily use hassle-free and more sustainable.

Until then, happy using a good portable fan that fits your daily needs!

Reference:
[1] Video testing the ECO fan last 28 February 2025 https://youtube.com/shorts/KwhhN_kcr-M