You can mod a desktop with all sorts of cooling mechanisms, but cooling down a laptop is a trickier prospect. That’s where the best laptop cooling pads come in and we have a list of great recommendations.
Opolar LC05 Laptop Cooler
Best laptop cooler
Maybe you don’t care about laptop height or angle and you enjoy playing at your normal tabletop level (or you already have a stand and don’t want to mess with it). In this case, take a look at the Opolar LC05, which is a fan attachment that you plug into the side of your laptop. It still dissipates heat, and has a handy little temperature indicator as an optional add-on to keep an eye on just how hot things are.
It’s specifically designed for laptops with air vents on the sides or back, especially larger
Havit HV-F2056
Best portable laptop cooling pad
This Havit pad is a bit simpler than some of our other top picks. It only has three fans, for example — but that underlines the minimalistic, slimmed down design that makes this model especially portable. It’s particularly easy to slide into a bag or store next to your laptop, even in a tight case.
The stand options are a little limited but you do have two heights to choose between, along with an extra USB port. If you don’t mind settling for a few less fans, this more affordable model may be just what you had in mind. The stand fits laptops between 15.6 and 17-inches, but again be wary of using especially heavy
KLIM Wind Laptop Cooling Pad
Best ergonomic laptop cooler
This stylish Klim pad definitely has an interesting shape, but it’s the low weight and quad fans that impress us. There are also handy features such as a built-in dual USB hub, a switch to control fan speed, and adjustable flip-up arms to get the angle right.
That being said, the lightweight nature of the pad makes it difficult to support a larger laptop with the legs up, which means heavier laptops may be condemned to the flat position on this pad. The shape, while interesting, may also make it a little more difficult to store in your laptop case, so make sure to measure before buying.
Designed for laptops anywhere from 12 to 17 inches, this Kootek pad can handle just about anything. As you can see by the LED lights, it uses a set of five fans to supply cooling air circulation–the number of fans isn’t always indicative of cooling power, but it is a usually a sign of a cooling pad that can handle some heat. You can switch between modes that activate only one fan, four fans, or all five if you please. There’s also a dual USB hub for connecting additional devices if you please. We are particular fans of the two pull-up barriers in the front, which will keep your laptop from sliding off, no matter which of the six different height options you end up choosing.
