Best Windows 10 laptop cooling pads to use

Nowadays we tend to use laptops for hours on end which leads to overheating. When this happens, laptop performance decreases but because our work or gaming tasks are urgent, we can’t afford to shut it down for a while. Prevention is better than cure, therefore we recommend you buy one of these laptop pads if you don’t use one already.

Cool down your laptop with these pads:

• Kootek 12-17-inch Cooler Pad

This cooler is suitable for 12-17-inch laptops and is powered by five built-in fans (the big fan has 5.9-inch, small fans: 2.76-inch). It also comes with two on/off switches allowing you to control the fans and the LED lights separately.Three options are available: have only one fan working, four fans working or all 5 working together. This interesting feature allows you to control how much fan power you want to use. Of course, use all five when gaming (speed: 1000 +/- 10% RPM; 2000 +/- 10% RPM).

The ergonomic stand offers six adjustable height settings to play games, work or watch movies at the most comfortable viewing angle. With a net weight of 1145g (40.39 OZ) and dual USB hub, this is one of the most impressive cooling pads currently available.

• E-PRANCE X5

This portable laptop cooling pad disperses a continuous air flow beneath your laptop, dissipating the heat generated by the CPU and GPU. It is powered by 4 large fans with 1200 RPM high speed that produce a noise level of 25 dBA. There are two height settings available that provide the best viewing angle whether you are at your desk or on the couch.

Other specs include:

• Air flow: 75.35 CFM（Max.）
• USB Ports: 2
• USB cable length: 23.62 inches（60cm）
• Material: Metal and ABS
• Product Weight: 735g (2.1lb.)
• Product Size: 16×11.3 × 1.14inches（408×287×29mm
• Compatibility：Suitable for laptops less than 17-inch screen.

• HAVIT HV-F2056

This ergonomic laptop cooling pad has two adjustable height settings for maximum comfort. It is ultra-portable with only one inch of thickness and just 1.6 lbs/ 727 g of weight. This pad is designed for laptops that range from 15.6-inches to 17-inches.

It is powered by three large 110mm fans, spinning at just over 1,000 RPM and providing a strong 65 CFM of air flow. It has two USB ports, so if you ever need an extra USB port, use one of the two from the cooler.

Other specs include:

• Dimensions: 380mm L x 280mm W x 28mm H (14.96in. L x 11.02in. W x 1.10in. H)
• Material: HIPS and metal mesh
• USB cable length: 60cm (23.62in.)
• Life/MTBF: 10,000 hours

• Tree New Bee K0025

This butterfly-like cooling pad is powered by four large fans mounted on a metal platform for maximum efficiency. It offers adjustable height settings for excellent viewing angles without too much strain on your eyes. Its excellent design made of a butterfly-shaped platform with blue LED will impress your friends.

Other specs include:

• Dimensions: 408mm L x 287mm W x 29mm H (16.06in. L x 11.29in. W x 1.14in. H)
• USB Ports: 2
• Speed: 1200 +/- 10%RPM
• Material: Plastic cover and metal net USB cable length: 60cm (23.62in.)
• Weight: 707g (1.59lb.)
• Life/MTBF: 10,000 hours
• Product Includes 1 Cooling Pad 1 USB Cable 1 Warranty Card.

This fashionable, robust cooling pad is the perfect solution for a sluggish laptop thanks to its 74.35 CFM air flow capacity. Its ergonomic design allows you to use it in various situations, at work, while gaming or when you are simply watching a film on your couch. This cooling pad is powered by four high-performance 140 mm fans can spin at 1200 RPM.

Other specs include:

• Fan Noise Level: 25 dBA (Min.)
• USB Port: USB 2.0 x 2 with Fan Speed Adjustable Switch
• Compatibility: Supports all laptops up to 17″
• Product Size: 16 x 11.3 x 1.14 inches (408 x 287 x 29 mm)
• Material: Metal and ABS.

• LotFancy 12R-2697-S

With six-level height settings, this cooling pad brings perfect ergonomics for maximum comfort. Your laptop will always run smoothly with these five ultra-quiet fans.  The pad also has two USB ports for connecting one extra USB device.

You can use all five fans at once, four fans or just one (the central one), so you can choose the best cooling mode depending on how many tasks your laptop is running. The fans run at about 1000 RPM creating an air volume of 74 CFM.

• Bujian T1BLACK

This cooling pad is powered by six fans letting you choose from five speed levels (default speed is with 3 fans running) with a maximum speeds of 1400-1500RPM. There are also five height and angle settings available, offering comfortable viewing and typing angles. The pad comes with two USB-ports: one to connect to the laptop and one extra port for extra connectivity.

• Cooler Master NotePal X3

This heavy duty pad is a sturdy foundation for your laptop and a reliable cooling device. Its single fan is enough to dissipate extreme heat from gaming laptops and the front vent sends a smooth breeze over your hands. The fan controller allows you to adjust the fan speed according to your needs.

This cooling pad offers two height settings and supports various laptop sizes, including 15-inch and 17-inch devices. The price of this pad is currently $33 on Amazon.

• EGOGO 12-17-inch Laptop Cooler

The four ultra-quiet 140mm fans with blue LEDs provide a maximum air flow of 75 CFM and can reach speeds of up to 1200 +/- 120RPM. The two adjustable switchers allow you to control the fan speed. This ultra-portable cooler does not require much space with its 408mm L x 287mm W x 29mm H /16.06inches(L)x 11.30inches(W)x 1.3inches(H) dimensions and its 733g/ 25.85 oz weight.

Extra-connectivity is also provided via the two USB ports and in case something goes wrong, you have a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. The price on Amazon is about $20 down from $189.

• AVANTEK CP_05

This five-fan cooling pad is powerful enough to support your laptop even during the most intense gaming moments. The full range metal mesh enhances the cooling capability by 25% and rapidly dissipates the heat generated by the laptop preventing slow-performance and crashes.

This cooler supports a variety of laptop sizes up to 16-inches and it offers an additional USB port for extra-connectivity. Thanks to its excellent design, laptops will simply fuse with the pad giving the illusion of one compact device. The price is down from $48 at $20.

All the cooling pads listed above are excellent coolers. Before purchasing one, think about what tasks you run on your laptop. If you’re a gamer, we recommend you to buy a five-fan cooler with a minimum of 65 CFM. Also, have a look at some of the cooling pads we found for tablets.

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