At just 16 pounds, this model is a great choice if you want to move a cooler around your home. Despite its relatively light weight, it’s powerful enough to effectively cool up to 500 square feet of space—perfect for a smaller studio apartment or single room, as well as garages, workspaces, and even patios or balconies.

It’s also simple to operate with a straightforward control dial on the front of the unit that cycles through five settings, which include two cooling modes and two fan-only modes. The heavy-duty handle and swiveling wheels make moving it around a breeze (no pun intended), so you can actually use it in all those too-hot spaces.

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If you’re looking for a cooler with a bit more power, consider this Hessaire model, which can cool down up to 950 square feet. It also offers some convenient flexibility when it comes to filling up, with a continuous fill option that, when connected to a water supply via hose, uses a float valve to keep it topped off. If you want to fill it manually, a full tank runs for four hours, and three speed settings allow you to adjust the output to your needs. The polypropylene construction is also specifically used to resist damage from UV rays, making it a practical option for outdoor use.

With four rolling casters, this cooler is relatively easy to move around despite its heavy weight, although it's not as portable as the top-handled Hessaire MC18M. The durable hose connector is also a nice perk.

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Capable of blasting 5,300 cubic feet of air per minute (cfm), this powerful unit is well-suited for both indoors and out. It features three fan speeds, raised controls that are convenient to access and operate, and oscillating louvers, which help disperse the air over a large space. Its 46-inch-high segmented surface also doubles as an extra workspace, which always comes in handy.

This unit arrives nearly totally assembled. All you have to do is install the rolling casters and you’re set to start filling it up. It does weigh 56 pounds, though, so it’s best for semi-permanent installations or areas that involve minimal movement.

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If you need to cool down an especially large area, like a warehouse, workshop garage, or studio, consider this monster from Big Ass Fans. Boasting a 20-inch diameter fan, the Cool-Space 350 is capable of generating air flows up to 3,400 cfm and cooling up to 2,300 square feet. The variable speed control knob adjusts the cooler's output depending on your preference, and locking swivel casters ensure it’s both easy to move and secure in place. You can also choose to purchase the Wi-Fi-enabled controller for mobile app adjustment capability.

Despite its tremendous output (and the brand name), this fan doesn’t take up as much room as you might think, measuring just 31 inches deep. If you prefer not to utilize the continuous water fill option, the 50-gallon tank is large enough to support 10 hours of uninterrupted operation. It’s not cheap, but if you have the budget—and a space that requires something with an extra-large coverage area—the user-friendly design and powerful output could be worth the investment.

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Not quite extra-large, but also not compact, this Big Ass Fan model could be just right for a normal-sized garage or workshop space (as long as you have a decent amount of ventilation).

Despite its impressive output (it's capable of cooling up to 2,100 square feet of space), its relatively small footprint (just 24 by 26 inches) makes it a convenient option for wheeling around a crowded workspace. Plus, like other Big Ass Fans, the Cool-Space 300 is specifically treated to resist the growth of mold and algae, which is always a nice perk with these larger units that are more time-consuming to clean.

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This Honeywell option might not have the power output of more robust models, but what it lacks in power, it makes up for in functionality and convenience. A handy remote control lets you adjust the fan speed, humidity level, and timer settings, and the unit is designed with a cradle on its side to house the remote when not in use.

The audible low water alarm of this unit is also a nice benefit that lets you know when it’s time to refill. The top-loading ice compartment is also simple to use with a large lid on the top of the unit.