The only way to avoid being completely miserable when temperatures escalate is having access to either air conditioning or a high-quality fan — and while many folks choose AC, there are some out there that for various reasons, prefer to use a fan when things get sweltering.

Rounded up here are some of the highest-rated fans at Walmart, starting at just $7.75 for a tabletop option that you can clip on the side of a desk.

According to customer reviews, these are the ones that are small, yet powerful and won’t break halfway through the season. Whether you’re hunting for a fan to put next to your bed, in a stuffy office or even a large room, these are the ones up to the job.

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