Wolf Voltair Portable Fan & Powerbank
When the Voltair arrived it was one of those horribly muggy days where it was warm, but drizzly outside, and the bugs and midges were out in force. I tore open the box, ran upstairs to the office (aka spare bedroom), placed it on the windowsill and prayed to the Eskimo god for some cooling air. The Voltair didn’t disappoint, it was wonderful; not too powerful, yet it kept me fresh and comfortable.
On full power it lasts… well, I don’t know as it just keeps on working. I have yet to drain the battery in one continuous use so that I can work it out - it even kept running during a full 14 hour stint. Not surprising as on Wolf's website they say that the internal battery can offer between 9 to 60 hours of life, depending on use. 60 HOURS! Once depleted it can take a couple of hours to fully charge again.
The main body is made from a tough yet lightweight plastic, with the fan being powered by an adjustable variable speed dial on top of the unit, which is also it’s on/off switch. On top of the dial there are two small buttons, one switches on the swivel function, the other is for 1.5w LED night light that has 3 levels of adjustable brightness. In front of the light there’s a plastic panel that acts as a diffuser and works really well.
On the back of the body there’s the charging socket and a USB socket to charge up another gadget, but if you have a newer phone with a USB-C cable you'll need to buy an adaptor.
If I have a slight grievance it's that I wish it came with a protective bag or case. That said, as lightweight as it is, it feels robust and I’m confident it can handle a knock or two.
Overall I love this fan! It’s been perfect for both in the office at Muddy Towers, and works well in a tent. Although it emits some whirring noise, it’s by no means obtrusive and I can easily fall asleep with in next to me.
Measuring just 22.1 x 7.94 x 26.75cm, and weighing in at a mere 1kg, the Voltair is a great piece of kit, not only for keeping you cool, but also to help keep your gadgets charged.
price: £59.99
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Reviewed in Issue 51 - September 2023