{"id":14219,"date":"2023-11-18T13:14:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T12:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=14219"},"modified":"2023-11-20T09:13:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T08:13:21","slug":"laptop-cooling-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide To Laptop Cooling Pads - Do They Really Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668443aeb847b\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668443aeb847b\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668443aeb847b\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Understanding_Laptop_Cooling\" title=\"Understanding Laptop Cooling\">Understanding Laptop Cooling<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Do_Laptop_Cooling_Pads_Really_Work\" title=\"Do Laptop Cooling Pads Really Work?\">Do Laptop Cooling Pads Really Work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Laptop_Cooling_Pad_Types\" title=\"Laptop Cooling Pad Types\">Laptop Cooling Pad Types<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Passive_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\" title=\"Passive Laptop Cooling Pad\">Passive Laptop Cooling Pad<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Active_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\" title=\"Active Laptop Cooling Pad\">Active Laptop Cooling Pad<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Attachable_Laptop_Cooler_Vacuum_Laptop_Cooler\" title=\"Attachable Laptop Cooler \/ Vacuum Laptop Cooler\">Attachable Laptop Cooler \/ Vacuum Laptop Cooler<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#What_Kind_of_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_You_Need\" title=\"What Kind of Laptop Cooling Pad You Need\">What Kind of Laptop Cooling Pad You Need<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#The_Best_Laptop_Cooling_Pads_Available_Now\" title=\"The Best Laptop Cooling Pads Available Now\">The Best Laptop Cooling Pads Available Now<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Best_Passive_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_Klsniur_Laptop_Stand\" title=\"Best Passive Laptop Cooling Pad: Klsniur Laptop Stand\">Best Passive Laptop Cooling Pad: Klsniur Laptop Stand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Best_Entry-Level_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\" title=\"Best Entry-Level Laptop Cooling Pad:\">Best Entry-Level Laptop Cooling Pad:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Best_Vacuum_Laptop_Cooler\" title=\"Best Vacuum Laptop Cooler:\">Best Vacuum Laptop Cooler:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Best_High-End_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_KLIM_Cyclone_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\" title=\"Best High-End Laptop Cooling Pad: KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad\">Best High-End Laptop Cooling Pad: KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Best_RGB_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\" title=\"Best RGB Laptop Cooling Pad:\">Best RGB Laptop Cooling Pad:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Are_my_temperatures_good_enough_without_a_laptop_cooling_pad\" title=\"Are my temperatures good enough without a laptop cooling pad?\">Are my temperatures good enough without a laptop cooling pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Will_a_laptop_cooling_pad_improve_rendering_performance\" title=\"Will a laptop cooling pad improve rendering performance?\">Will a laptop cooling pad improve rendering performance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Can_I_combine_laptop_cooling_pads\" title=\"Can I combine laptop cooling pads?\">Can I combine laptop cooling pads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Are_there_other_ways_to_lower_my_laptops_temperatures\" title=\"Are there other ways to lower my laptop\u2019s temperatures?\">Are there other ways to lower my laptop\u2019s temperatures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Are_laptop_cooling_pads_safe_to_use\" title=\"Are laptop cooling pads safe to use?\">Are laptop cooling pads safe to use?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-cooling-pads\/#Over_to_You\" title=\"Over to You\">Over to You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Do laptop cooling pads really work as advertised?<\/p>\n<p>Even if they do, how can you be sure that they\u2019ll actually work for <em>your<\/em> laptop, and how do you find one that actually suits your needs?<\/p>\n<p>Before you get too deep into laptop cooling pads alone, it\u2019s important to start with an understanding of laptop cooling in general.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll also be including some follow-up questions after we\u2019ve answered the main one.<\/p>\n<p>Time to dive in. You can skip ahead as you please.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Laptop_Cooling\"><\/span>Understanding Laptop Cooling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to understand that <strong>laptops are at an inherent disadvantage in cooling<\/strong> when compared to traditional desktop PCs.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14230\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop VS Desktop Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14230 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Laptop VS Desktop Cooling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-VS-Desktop-Cooling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>When you take hardware of roughly the same power and make it smaller, it\u2019s going to generate <em>much<\/em> more heat since it\u2019s confined in a smaller space.<\/p>\n<p>With more heat, you\u2019re more likely to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/thermal-throttling-guide\/\">thermal throttling<\/a> (reduced performance to prevent overheating) or just regular old overheating.<\/p>\n<p>This is an especially prominent issue with laptops that are fairly thin but still considerably powerful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re thermal throttling, you won\u2019t be able to make the most of whatever powerful CPU or GPU<\/strong> is actually inside of your machine.<\/p>\n<p>This is a known issue with some Apple laptops due to their extreme focus on slimming down the internals, sometimes even skipping fans for Macbook Airs.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue with laptops, when compared to desktops, arises when you realize that thermal paste doesn\u2019t last forever.<\/p>\n<p>Especially with heavy use, <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/how-long-does-thermal-paste-last\/\">thermal paste <em>does<\/em> degrade over time<\/a>, and with a laptop, it\u2019s a lot harder to remove the cooler to replace it.<\/p>\n<p>I once had a <em>Toshiba Satellite<\/em> that my uncle purchased in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>It was a pretty powerful laptop at the time, and even when I got my hands on it in 2012, it still performed decently in then-modern PC games.<\/p>\n<p><em>Unfortunately,<\/em> that soon changed when the thermal paste in the laptop gave way, and I continued using it pretty heavily as it continued to degrade.<\/p>\n<p>By the time I stopped using it 2 years later, I called the laptop \u201c<em>Old Melty<\/em>\u201d because it was constantly thermal throttling and regularly locked at 100+ degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t completely the laptop\u2019s fault, of course- there are <strong>definitely<\/strong> steps I could have taken to fix it.<\/p>\n<p>But I was young and dumb at the time, and also it lasted for about seven years- not bad for a laptop at all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fortunately, being a laptop<\/strong>- even a relatively slim one- <strong>doesn\u2019t necessarily doom you to having bad cooling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Many<\/em> laptops these days are built with more intelligent and enduring cooling designs.<\/p>\n<p>Some even forgo the traditional thermal paste in favor of using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hdTsra-uLBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liquid metal<\/a>, which performs better than the majority of thermal compounds.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14231\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste.jpg\" alt=\"Who should use liquid metal Thermal Paste\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14231 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Who should use liquid metal Thermal Paste\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Who-should-use-liquid-metal-Thermal-Paste.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>However,<strong> there are risks to using liquid metal<\/strong> to cool a PC.<\/p>\n<p>For one, since it\u2019s literally <em>exactly what it sounds like,<\/em> spilling even a bit of it outside of the limited surface area where it can be applied will brick your machine.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, it may actually require more frequent re-application than standard thermal paste, especially when done as an aftermarket mod and not from the factory.<\/p>\n<p>So for most people, such an extreme solution to limited cooling <em>probably<\/em> isn\u2019t what you want.<\/p>\n<p>More likely, you\u2019ll want some kind of external laptop cooler- like the ones we\u2019re talking about today. Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Laptop_Cooling_Pads_Really_Work\"><\/span>Do Laptop Cooling Pads Really Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Largely <em>yes<\/em>, but there are some caveats to this.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For one, <strong>a laptop cooling pad will not do much to alleviate a deeper issue<\/strong> with your cooling.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, <strong>if your thermal paste has been worn out after owning a laptop for 5+ years, chances are a cooling pad won\u2019t improve your temperatures<\/strong> very much, because cooler air doesn\u2019t matter if heat isn\u2019t being properly transferred from your CPU\/GPU to your cooler.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14232\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last.jpg\" alt=\"How long does thermal paste last\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14232 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How long does thermal paste last\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/How-long-does-thermal-paste-last.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>So if you notice that your laptop is reaching extreme temperatures (90+ C) on a regular basis when it didn\u2019t before, chances are a cooling pad by itself isn\u2019t going to do very much to help.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to dust your laptop and replace its thermal paste first. If you don\u2019t know how to do this, definitely let a technician take care of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That being said, a laptop cooling pad <em>does<\/em> generally work<\/strong>, especially if you choose the right one to suit your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Even budget options on Amazon can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/How-well-does-a-laptop-cooling-pad-work-We-Amazon-d-one-ourselves-to-find-out.464231.0.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce a laptop\u2019s CPU temperatures by up to 12 degrees<\/a><\/strong>, but GPU temperatures see much less of an improvement in the same test by Notebookcheck.net. (This was also tested with a laptop that already had large venting on the bottom as well, making it even more ideal for those tests.)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24710\" style=\"width: 364px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24710\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24710\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with.jpg\" alt=\"laptop cooling pads Temperature with\" width=\"364\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with.jpg 364w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24710\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24710 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20364%20273%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"laptop cooling pads Temperature with\" width=\"364\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20364%20273%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with.jpg 364w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-with.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/How-well-does-a-laptop-cooling-pad-work-We-Amazon-d-one-ourselves-to-find-out.464231.0.html\" target=\"_blank\">Notebookcheck<\/a>&#8216;s testing shows reduced Temperature with Laptop Cooling Pad<\/p><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24709\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without.jpg\" alt=\"laptop cooling pads Temperature without\" width=\"364\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without.jpg 364w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24709 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20364%20273%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"laptop cooling pads Temperature without\" width=\"364\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20364%20273%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without.jpg 364w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/laptop-cooling-pads-Temperature-without.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In some more thorough testing of various modern laptops and coolers by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tXvKiy65pwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jarrod\u2019sTech on YouTube<\/a>, improvements seem to be much more reigned-in, differences of 7-10 degrees are more common in his testing.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24756\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop cooling pads comparison\" width=\"1441\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison.jpg 1441w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1441px) 100vw, 1441px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24756 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201441%20803%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Laptop cooling pads comparison\" width=\"1441\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201441%20803%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1441px) 100vw, 1441px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison.jpg 1441w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison-768x428.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Laptop-cooling-pads-comparison.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>In my own testing with laptop coolers on my MSI GL63-9SDK before selling it on Amazon in 2020, I experienced a reduction of about 8-10 degrees Celsius<\/strong> with the addition of an active cooling pad.<\/p>\n<p>I also enjoyed a minor improvement of about 3 degrees by stacking that on top of a ventilated laptop stand.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, no amount of laptop cooling pads would prevent my laptop from eventually experiencing thermal throttling.<\/p>\n<p>While cooling pads <em>delay<\/em> throttling,<strong> hardware can only be run at full speed in a small space for so long before it needs to slow down<\/strong> and prevent overheating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laptop_Cooling_Pad_Types\"><\/span>Laptop Cooling Pad Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passive_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\"><\/span>Passive Laptop Cooling Pad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>passive laptop cooling pad refers to a laptop cooling pad without any fans<\/strong> or other moving parts.<\/p>\n<p>These primarily serve to elevate the laptop and allow it access to mostly unrestricted airflow from beneath.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14238\" style=\"width: 434px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14238\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14238\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\"Passive Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"434\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-768x886.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14238\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14238 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20434%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Passive Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"434\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20434%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-768x886.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-14238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Klsniur Laptop Stand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>These are <strong>usually advertised as laptop stands with ventilation<\/strong> but still fit into this article.<\/p>\n<p>As long as your laptop\u2019s intake is at the bottom, these can work pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>However, they\u2019re unlikely to do very much for laptops that have weak fans or don\u2019t have fans of their own.<\/p>\n<p>Very few laptops exhaust from the bottom, but if they do, this may also be the ideal choice for them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Active_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\"><\/span>Active Laptop Cooling Pad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>An active laptop cooling pad is<\/strong> probably what you initially pictured coming into this article: <strong>a flat mesh rectangle with <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/\">case fans<\/a> inside<\/strong>, usually for about twenty-to-fifty dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Some of them can be a bit flashier or have more or fewer fans, but this is generally what you\u2019ll be looking at.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14239\" style=\"width: 708px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14239\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14239\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\"Active Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"708\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-768x543.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14239\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14239 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20708%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Active Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"708\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20708%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 708w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1-768x543.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/81Rj43C-9YL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-14239\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Havit Laptop Cooling Pad - Image-Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohavit.com\/collections\/laptop-cooling-pad-laptop-cooler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Havit<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Most laptops use bottom vents as intake rather than exhaust.<\/p>\n<p>With these laptops, a cooling pad like this will be the ideal choice over a passive pad due to improving the existing airflow.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the laptop exhausts from the bottom, the fans will actually be working <em>against<\/em> good airflow.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, you\u2019ll definitely be better suited with the passive option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attachable_Laptop_Cooler_Vacuum_Laptop_Cooler\"><\/span>Attachable Laptop Cooler \/ Vacuum Laptop Cooler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least,<strong> let\u2019s talk about attachable laptop coolers, also called vacuum laptop coolers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The way <em>these<\/em> work isn\u2019t by improving <em>intake<\/em>, but rather by <em>accelerating exhaust.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You attach these to wherever your laptop\u2019s exhaust vent is (as long as it\u2019s on the sides or back), and they will suck hot air accumulating out of your laptop faster than the built-in fans can.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14240\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop Vacuum Cooling through USB Port\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14240 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Laptop Vacuum Cooling through USB Port\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/613F3v4QClS._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Even if your laptop is compatible, having a stronger exhaust may not be particularly helpful, especially if choked intake is the problem. (And it\u2019s more likely to be.)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_of_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_You_Need\"><\/span>What Kind of Laptop Cooling Pad You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Well, before you even consider buying a laptop cooler of any kind, make sure you understand how your laptop is already cooled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where does it bring in air, and where does it exhaust it?<\/p>\n<p>For most laptops, air is brought in from the bottom and exhausted at the sides or back.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14234\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents.jpg\" alt=\"Laptop cooling vents\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14234 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Laptop cooling vents\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/Laptop-cooling-vents.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to identify your exhaust by whichever vent is actually pushing out air, which should be warm or even hot. (Carefully check with your hand)<\/p>\n<p><strong>As long as your exhaust is on the side or back and not the bottom, you can pretty much take your pick of a cooling pad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A <em>passive cooling pad<\/em> will be the cheapest and also quietest since it doesn\u2019t have any moving fans<\/strong>. They also tend to double as adjustable laptop stands, making them ideal for desk use.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure not to get them with something like a fan-less Macbook Air, as a passive cooling pad can <em>only<\/em> supplement existing cooling with more airflow.<\/p>\n<p>As a plus, a passive cooling pad should synergize pretty well with a laptop that has a bottom-mounted exhaust vent, since it\u2019ll give more room for heat to escape than it would otherwise have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An<em> active cooling pad<\/em> will be the best choice for most users but is going to be a bit noisier and consume power due to the attached fans<\/strong>. You also won\u2019t want to use it with a bottom-exhaust laptop, since conflicting airflow is bad airflow.<\/p>\n<p>That aside, they largely work as advertised, you\u2019ll just want to make sure that your laptop can fit and there\u2019s either one very large fan or 2-3 fans in similar place of where your laptop intake is.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong><em>an attachable laptop cooler or vacuum laptop cooler<\/em> can help boost an underperforming exhaust configuration<\/strong>...but if your exhaust is already fine, you\u2019re unlikely to get a better result than you\u2019d get with a cooling pad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vacuum coolers also have a lot more compatibility and performance issues, since you need the right thickness<\/strong> to be able to attach the cooler and form a proper seal.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t afraid to do a little extra research to ensure compatibility, an attachable cooler <em>should<\/em> serve you well.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, if you already like your laptop\u2019s form factor and aren\u2019t trying to double its thickness in your lap or on your desk, then this might be the best option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Laptop_Cooling_Pads_Available_Now\"><\/span>The Best Laptop Cooling Pads Available Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Passive_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_Klsniur_Laptop_Stand\"><\/span>Best Passive Laptop Cooling Pad: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Klsniur Laptop Stand for Desk, Foldable Portable Ventilated Desktop Laptop Holder, Universal Lightweight Adjustable Ergonomic Tray Cooling (Black)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/klsniur-laptop-stand-for-desk-foldable-portable-ventilated-desktop-laptop-holder-universal-lightweight-adjustable-ergonomic-tray-cooling-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">Klsniur Laptop Stand<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14238\" style=\"width: 304px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14238\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-14238\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\"Passive Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"304\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-768x886.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14238\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-14238 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20304%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Passive Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"304\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20304%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 304w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1176w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1-768x886.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/61PQ6jN0O5L._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-14238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Klsniur<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Klsniur Laptop Stand is pretty much the platonic ideal of the &#8220;passive&#8221; laptop cooling pad. <strong>There are no included fans, but the stand and its built-in perforations allow you to dramatically increase your laptop's airflow<\/strong> regardless, since most laptop intakes <em>are<\/em> at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>You can even combo a stand like this with another active cooling pad, though that may result in diminishing returns...and you should be more careful with the angle of the stand due to the extra height given to the laptop in that scenario. Having tried the hybrid approach myself, though, I can confirm it worked.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Entry-Level_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\"><\/span>Best Entry-Level Laptop Cooling Pad:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24763\" style=\"width: 615px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24763\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24763\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\" alt=\"KeiBn Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"615\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1648w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1536x874.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24763\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24763 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20615%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"KeiBn Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"615\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20615%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1648w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1536x874.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KeiBn-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: KeiBn<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you just want an active laptop cooling pad that gets the job done for the lowest price possible,<strong> I recommend the KeiBn Laptop Cooling Pad<\/strong>. It boasts <strong>dual 120mm fans running at 2400 RPM<\/strong>, includes two USB 2.0 ports, and even offers an optional attached phone stand all for $12! At this price point, the entry level of laptop cooling pads is cheaper and more accessible than ever.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Vacuum_Laptop_Cooler\"><\/span>Best Vacuum Laptop Cooler:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24764\" style=\"width: 373px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24764\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24764\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan.jpg\" alt=\"KLIM Vacuum Laptop Cooler Fan\" width=\"373\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-1024x960.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-768x720.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24764\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24764 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20373%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"KLIM Vacuum Laptop Cooler Fan\" width=\"373\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20373%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 373w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan.jpg 1449w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-1024x960.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan-768x720.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Vacuum-Laptop-Cooler-Fan.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: KLIM<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you're interested in a vacuum laptop cooler, your best options will invariably come from KLIM. <strong>KLIM's Vacuum Laptop Cooler fan is cooling fan that you attach to the existing exhaust port of your laptop<\/strong>, and it <strong>operates a motor at up to 4200 RPM to remove hot air from your laptop<\/strong> as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<p>There are also 4 included rubber adapters (a new feature since this article was originally posted) which <em>should<\/em> allow the KLIM Vacuum Coolers to work with a wider variety of laptop thicknesses.<\/p>\n<p>And, yes\u2014<strong> should you so desire, you <em>can<\/em> pair this with a laptop cooling pad<\/strong>, since cooling pads improve <em>intake<\/em> whereas vacuum coolers improve <em>exhaust<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_High-End_Laptop_Cooling_Pad_KLIM_Cyclone_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\"><\/span>Best High-End Laptop Cooling Pad: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad with 5 Quiet Fans - New 2023 - Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad - Stable Laptop Stand with Fan - Compatible up to 17- 5 Year Warranty - PC Mac PS5 PS4 Xbox One - Black Blue\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/klim-cyclone-laptop-cooling-pad-with-5-quiet-fans-new-2023-gaming-laptop-cooling-pad-stable-laptop-stand-with-fan-compatible-up-to-17-5-year-warranty-pc-mac-ps5-ps4-xbox-one-black-blue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24765\" style=\"width: 541px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24765\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24765\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\" alt=\"KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"541\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1629w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1536x993.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24765\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24765 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20541%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"541\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20541%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 541w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1629w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1536x993.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/KLIM-Cyclone-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: KLIM<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For<strong> the high-end laptop cooling pad market, one not need look farther than the KLIM Cyclone Laptop Cooling Pad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This cooling pad<strong> includes four small fans running at 2200 RPM and one large, centered fan running at 1200 RPM<\/strong>, resulting in high cooling performance. Additionally,<strong> this cooling pad also supports up to 17-inch laptops<\/strong>, which makes it a far more ideal choice for large laptops.<\/p>\n<p>Technically smaller and cheaper cooling pads <em>should work <\/em>with 17-inch laptops, but won't be enough to stop the laptop from spilling off the sides. <strong>I'd recommend just spending extra on this high-end option or the below RGB option if you're using a larger laptop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_RGB_Laptop_Cooling_Pad\"><\/span>Best RGB Laptop Cooling Pad:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_24766\" style=\"width: 445px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24766\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24766\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\" alt=\"Thermaltake Massive 20 Steel Mesh Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"445\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x604.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24766\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-24766 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20445%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Thermaltake Massive 20 Steel Mesh Laptop Cooling Pad\" width=\"445\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20445%20350%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 445w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad-768x604.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2023\/11\/Thermaltake-Massive-20-Steel-Mesh-Laptop-Cooling-Pad.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-24766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Thermaltake<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Finally, let's cover the <strong>Thermaltake Massive 20 Steel Mesh Laptop Cooling Pad<\/strong>! This bulky laptop cooling pad <strong>comes with a single 200mm fan running at up to 800 RPM with adjustable fan speed, support for up to 19-inch laptops, and even boasts the full range of RGB lighting!<\/strong> You'll need to use onboard button controls to shift between colors and lighting modes, but this is a <em>fairly<\/em> fully-featured piece of laptop cooling kit, <em>especially<\/em> if you want a different aesthetic than the bright blue most common in cheaper cooling pads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be wary, though: this one requires <em>two<\/em> USB ports to operate and doesn't offer its own USB ports<\/strong>. You'll most likely want to pair this one with a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/usb-headers-guide\/#USB_Hubs\">USB hub<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/laptop-docking-station-guide\/\">laptop docking station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_my_temperatures_good_enough_without_a_laptop_cooling_pad\"><\/span>Are my temperatures good enough without a laptop cooling pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chances are if you\u2019re here you\u2019re concerned about your laptop\u2019s temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>But before you go making any buying decisions, let\u2019s be real: are your temperatures already fine?<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your laptop isn\u2019t overtly overheating, chances are you\u2019re fine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Especially<\/em> if you aren\u2019t going over 90C under load, you don\u2019t need to be too worried that you\u2019re hurting your machine or something.<\/p>\n<p><em>However<\/em>, <strong>if your laptop is regularly throttling, you <em>may<\/em> want to get a cooling pad.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_laptop_cooling_pad_improve_rendering_performance\"><\/span>Will a laptop cooling pad improve rendering performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a professional or a gamer, rendering intensive scenes is going to take a lot out of your CPU and GPU.<\/p>\n<p>While a laptop cooling pad won\u2019t necessarily increase your FPS or shorten your render times, what it should do pretty effectively is push back the amount of time it takes for your laptop to begin thermal throttling, even indefinitely if your laptop already has great cooling and is well-designed.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14233\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14233 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"What is Thermal Throttling\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/10\/What-is-Thermal-Throttling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Think of it as more of an endurance booster to your existing cooling setup than something like a liquid cooler enabling CPU overclocking.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_combine_laptop_cooling_pads\"><\/span>Can I combine laptop cooling pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes, but you\u2019re unlikely to see a massive improvement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve personally combined an active and passive cooler before, but at best I was able to observe a difference of at most 5 degrees between that and just using my active cooler by itself.<\/p>\n<p>The laptop was placed on the active cooler, which was placed on the passive cooler.<\/p>\n<p>Both coolers being mostly mesh meant that airflow was maximized, but the fans were doing most of the work at that point, so the extra intake didn\u2019t do too much.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, laptop coolers can only supplement what is already there.<\/p>\n<p>If your laptop isn\u2019t built in such a way that it can effectively suck in and blow out air, it doesn\u2019t matter how many fans you add to it.<\/p>\n<p>Raw airflow can only do so much by itself, and even then, you\u2019re really only going to get airflow at its best with a full-sized desktop PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_other_ways_to_lower_my_laptops_temperatures\"><\/span>Are there other ways to lower my laptop\u2019s temperatures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes!<\/p>\n<p>One important thing to do, especially if you\u2019re here because your laptop <em>used<\/em> to run cool but doesn\u2019t anymore, is to replace the thermal paste.<\/p>\n<p>We wouldn\u2019t recommend liquid metal for most users, but finding some <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/the-best-thermal-paste-for-your-needs-beginners-guide\/\">high-performance thermal compound<\/a> to use after properly opening up your laptop and cleaning the dried thermal paste should improve your cooling a good bit.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your laptop isn\u2019t starting to overheat as a result of age, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NOePb-7KGiQ\" target=\"_blank\">replacing the factory thermal paste<\/a> with high-performance aftermarket thermal paste is a low-risk way to tangibly improve your laptop\u2019s temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>However, you\u2019ll also need the know-how to replace your thermal paste or pay a technician to get it done for you.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a lot harder than just using a cooling pad, but it will give you better returns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_laptop_cooling_pads_safe_to_use\"><\/span>Are laptop cooling pads safe to use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Yes!<\/strong> However, laptop cooling pads <em>can<\/em> sometimes result in faster dust accumulation inside of your laptop, so you may be inclined to dust your laptop's ventilation ports with compressed air more frequently to help offset this.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_You\"><\/span>Over to You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have any other questions 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Feel free to ask us in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">forum<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do laptop cooling pads really work as advertised? Even if they do, how can you be sure that they\u2019ll actually work for your laptop, and how do you find one that actually suits your needs? 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