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Treva 5 Inch Clip Fan — a breeze at the pillow in a hot dorm
Treva 5-Inch Battery and USB Clip Fan (Gray)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Dorms without AC
- Lofted beds
- Desk or bed rail
- Under $20
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Price: $19.99
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Why this gift works
The Treva 5 Inch Clip Fan from O2COOL is a two-speed personal fan with a heavy-duty, rubber-gripped clip that fits surfaces up to 1.5 inches thick. The head rotates and pivots, and it runs on USB power or 4 AA batteries - 14 hours on low or 11 on high, per Treva. This is the Gray color, model FC05009.
Plenty of older dorms have no air conditioning, and a lofted bed sits right up in the warm air. A fan that clips to the bed rail puts the breeze where it matters.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A top bunk or lofted bed
- Hot move-in weeks
- A desk corner
Think twice if
- The room has good AC
- The bed frame is thicker than 1.5 in
The catch
A 5-inch fan cools one person up close, not a hot room; batteries are not included; and the clip opens only to 1.5 inches, so it may not fit thick bed frames.
Skip if their room has good air conditioning.
Key specs
| Blade size | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 2 |
| Power | USB or 4 AA batteries |
| Battery life | 14 hr low / 11 hr high |
| Clip | Rubber grips, up to 1.5 in |
| Model | FC05009 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- A 2-pack is a separate listing.
- Batteries are not included.
Why we like it
- Clips almost anywhere
- USB or battery power
- Pivoting head
- Inexpensive
What to look for in a dorm fan
- Mounting. A clip works on bed rails, desks and shelves.
- Power. USB plus batteries keeps it running away from outlets.
- Size. Small fans cool a person, not a room.
Questions people ask
USB or 4 AA batteries (not included).
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