Even while idle the cooling pad is barely noticeable.
Best gaming laptop cooling pad reddit.
But it s not a cooling pad.
Part of this might be due to the fans not being under the intake vents which might be something to consider.
Not noticeable while the laptop is under full load.
So multi fan pads should still be on the table.
If you have a larger gaming laptop this cooler is the best option for you.
Unless you want extra usbs or like the lift up effect.
I m going to return the havit and try out some other pads.
I like that the halves are magnetic and it s compact.
Honestly i tried several cooling pads and dont do much.
I m going to order one of the kind that the other poster recommended as my asus thin and light gets hot during gaming.
I think it s good.
They do work but they don t do miracles.
I bought my pad after 2 years of laptop gaming and the amount of overheat cutting my fps in half after 45 minutes of playing the pad fixed that.
I kept the book.
I just bought the kootek laptop cooling pad laptopmag i believe rated it number 1 in their testing.
For the most part i m just setting it up on the counter top for an hour or two at night when the kids go to bed.
It can support laptops from 17 to 20.
Repasting undervolting are 10x more effective if temps are an issue.
Buy the cheapest cooling pad 15 they all do the same with 2 or 4 coolers.
And eventually the pad also gains dust performing worse.
Best for larger laptops.
I got the same results from using a book under the back of end.
If your laptop is ancient and completly plugged with dust probably won t matter much.
I use this but it just elevates the laptop no active cooling.