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Cooler Master NotePal X3 Laptop Cooling Pad with 200mm Blue LED Fan
Last Updated: July 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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Cooling
120laptop, cooling pad, cooler master, fans, cools
+89%
-11%
" ... This is specifically for the pad listed as "Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Ultra-Slim Laptop Cooling Pad with 160mm Fan." ... "
" ... Keeps my laptop cool. ... "
" ... But overall it does help with cooling and keeps my laptop at a good viewing height. ... "
" ... Great but coul need a little bit more cooling ... "
" ... I did several hours of research, and this cooling pad had the best selection of features at a decent price. ... "
" ... But ever since I started using the cooling pad it runs between 65C and 75C. ... "
" ... My mistake was that the laptop's cooling fan is in the upper left corner of my laptop, so it doesn't get direct air flow and maximum cooling. ... "
" ... It's really good at cooling. ... "
Build Quality
97laptop, rubber, fan, metal, mesh
+46%
-54%
" ... There's also more regular plastic on the LapAir than on the X-slim, which makes the surface more slippery. ... Having the pillow (a firm memory foam-type thing) is much nicer than the X-slim's hard plastic. ... "
" ... Mine fell apart within the first week. ... The rubber bumper on the front is half falling off and one of the small bumpers has fallen off. ... The glue they used to secure it to the plastic just doesn't hold. ... "
" ... Broke in 1 month. ... "
" ... BUT: it's not very sturdy. ... "
" ... To be of any use, I finally have it plastic side down ... "
" ... There is no rubber/sticky material on the plastic so the laptop just slides around and wants to come off. ... This thing oozes cheap cheap cheap. ... "
" ... Cheaply made micro USB power outlet broke after about one year. ... "
" ... this was VERY cheap feeling plastic and it didn't feel like it would hold up well - so it was sent back - it doesn't look like the web picture and felt like a product that came from a Five Below store ... "
Product Reliability
80year, years, fan, stopped working, working
+50%
-50%
" ... Fan started making loud noises after a few months. ... After about 6 months it was so consistently loud I stopped using it. ... Unfortunately since it was a little over a year I didn't expect to get a replacement but had a question about if there was a way to get inside to try to see if something was making the fan sound so awful. ... "
" ... Purchased in June its now October . ... it stopped working. ... "
" ... They started going bad after 2 months. ... "
" ... But two units, bought weeks apart from different suppliers having the same problem? ... That seems like there is a quality control problem and not a fluke. ... "
" ... owever, after 5 minutes, the entire fan made this awful noise and all of a sudden stopped working. ... "
" ... What you see in the video is the replacement I ordered because I assumed the first one was just defective since it was also completely ineffective. ... "
" ... This was my second one the previous one also dies after about 2 years. ... "
" ... USB Connector broke within 6 weeks. ... "
Ports
67port, ports, plug, fan, cable
+58%
-42%
" ... All you do is plug it in to a USB port and it spins up. ... "
" ... love it, adjustable fan position, adjustable speed, doesn't steel a USB port has a pass through . ... "
" ... The back of the pad has a channel to rout the USB power cable to either the right or left, as well as very convenient posts for tying off the cable after use on each side. ... "
" ... He likes it better than the others because of the way the USB connects. ... "
" ... The cable management and extra usb ports are just icing on the cake. ... "
" ... And it does come with a power usb cord, i was worried it wouldn't lol. ... "
" ... -good usb jack/port ... "
" ... It is powered by connecting to a USB port on the device it's cooling. ... "
Sound Quality
65noise, quiet, noisy, loud, fans
+57%
-43%
" ... I then could experience the silent fan it has. ... Of course there is a very low noise coming from it, but does not bother at all Overall it is a very well built product, my only criticism is that my laptop slips over the bottom edge, but only if you lean it too much, like more than 45 degrees. ... "
" ... Fan is very quiet. ... "
" ... Not very noisy I dont hear it unless it is very quiet, has one speed but works. ... "
" ... Zero noise and portable ... "
" ... It’s very quiet but doesn’t give off much air. ... "
" ... The fans are not completely silent, but are quite enough to be of no notice. ... "
" ... The fan is very quiet even on its max. ... "
" ... +Fan is quiet. ... It is not silent, but being so large, it has a great sound as a whoosh. ... "
Comfort
63laptop, lap, uncomfortable, typing, angle
+62%
-38%
" ... It may result a bit noisy, but it does what it should and makes it possible to place the laptop in a comfortable position ... "
" ... I don't know how "portable" this really is even though they provided a nifty velcro band that allows you to basically insert your computer into the back brackets and then carry the cooling tray and the laptop as a package. ... "
" ... But I have had a few other cooling pads, and this one is definitely the most comfortable one. ... It's solid, with no moving parts needed to adjust it, and it doesn't collapse on you The pillow is very comfortable on my thighs. ... "
" ... However is comfortable. ... "
" ... The curvature, it works 2 ways, on a hard surface like a table, or on your lap with the padding for comfort, either way, it's stable, durable, and allows plenty of ventilation space. ... "
" ... it's comfortable, stable, fan is so quiet and strong. ... "
" ... It's also comfortable enough to set in your lap if you keep the feet folded under in the back. ... "
" ... my hands seemed to still be comfortable, and typing and using the touchpad seemed to be just fine at that angle. ... "
Fit
5917, slides, rubber, sliding, plastic
+58%
-42%
" ... I love it because it is very good in quality, I especially love the simplicity of its design, it also strong and longlasting to hold my laptop and help my laptop cool down, I am lucky to have it. ... "
" ... Bought this for the Alienware 17 R4 (should fit R5 as well). ... Most stands didn't seem to have the deminsions to handle the R4's size, but this one fit perfectly. ... The fan mount is very useful and quick to readjust if needed. ... Laptop sits solid and hasn't budged since putting it on. ... "
" ... This one even has side vents. ... Fit's my 2015 14" Razor Blade perfectly. ... "
" ... It fits the bill perfect for my purposes. ... "
" ... Sturdy, elegant and most importantly, fits my alienware 17 r5 no problem. ... "
" ... Fits my 17” area51m well, keeps the beast cool without much of noise! ... "
" ... The SF-17 holds my 17" laptop very well at all angles. ... "
" ... We’re talking “Can fit a 19” laptop” big. ... "
Overall performance
47fan, fans, fan speed, i7, laptop cooler
+83%
-17%
" ... I have the 1080 gtx card in my laptop and it keeps it cool ... "
" ... The Cooler Master NotePal does the job. ... "
" ... Gets the job done ... "
" ... The fans are pretty quiet, there is a roller style speed control on the right, and at low speed I hardly notice them. ... "
" ... The one single fan works very efficient ... "
" ... does the job. ... "
" ... Average of 10c drop on load temps for both CPU and GPU. ... "
" ... I've been trying to find a solid laptop cooler for a while now, and have had varying luck. ... This is a simple, well-built cooler on a budget. ... "
Gaming
41laptop, cool, games, cooler, game
+85%
-15%
" ... I am traveling so this and my gaming rig are in my backpack bicycling everyday, not to mention I have gotten mad at it after drinking to much and punched dents into it, (dont ask why)and its still going strong. ... "
" ... I could see the laptop maybe slipping some if you were doing some hard gaming on the laptop using its keyboard. ... "
" ... I bought this two years back, and ever since, it's helped keep my laptop reasonably cool when playing games. ... "
" ... Got this for my 17.3” asus gaming laptop. ... "
" ... I've played a lot of PUBG and Grim Dawn lately and it's normal for CPU & GPU temps to hit 80c. ... "
" ... Definitely worth its price and highly recommended for gaming laptops ... "
" ... I'll take this minor gripe for longevity of my gaming laptop. ... "
" ... Helps keep gaming laptop nice and cool during normal to moderate load. ... "
Device Compatibility
40macbook pro, laptops, lap, cool, 17
+80%
-20%
" ... Since I got my laptop, I have had two of the X-Slims. ... "
" ... Well made and just the right size for my new Macbook Pro 15". ... "
" ... Keeps my Apple laptop and my lap cool. ... "
" ... Keeps my macbook pro cool. ... "
" ... works great with my laptop. ... "
" ... We bought this because one of us has a 2009 MacBook that can't be blocked by using a blanket on your lap. ... "
" ... I use the product for my 17" laptop. ... "
" ... I am a dental student that uses a MacBook Pro. ... "
Size
31lightweight, bulky, travel, lap, x slim
+74%
-26%
" ... Big, heavy, sturdy. ... "
" ... The other upside to this for me was the size. ... "
" ... I suppose if you have a larger laptop case then that would work. ... I definitely recommend this unit if you're looking for something that has a fairly small footprint and works. ... "
" ... This is lightweight, stable, and can be used with either side up. ... "
" ... Yes, you can tuck the laptop inside it, but I wouldn't do that without a protective sleeve because I don't want to put pressure on my machine. ... Granted, I DO have one of those, but the size with them together is HUGE. ... "
" ... It fits the bill perfect for my purposes. ... "
" ... I have had this for several years now and it still works reliably whenever I take it out of my travel bag. ... "
" ... I don't use this in portable manner very often so it just stays sitting on the cooler . ... "
Design
28looks, cool, sleek, shape, minimalist
+71%
-29%
" ... Solid built with an attractive brushed metal finish. ... "
" ... I also like how basic it looks. ... Its just sleek. ... "
" ... Looks pretty feasible. ... "
" ... Still gave it a 4 because I liked the design and style of this one over the rest ... "
" ... I like the thin perforated metal design. ... "
" ... it's very minimalist. ... "
" ... It's not heavy, looks great on black. ... "
" ... great if you don't want the gaudy blue lights on which are actually pretty dim. ... "
Price
26worth, money, worth the money, waste of money, product
+73%
-27%
" ... worth every penny. ... "
" ... Definitely feel as though I got my moneys worth. ... "
" ... for the price and how efficient this is, it's so worth it . ... "
" ... At 20 bucks, I would give 5 stars . ... "
" ... Love the quality and price. ... "
" ... Not only is it kicking on and off, its rotating at an extremely low rate. ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price. ... "
" ... Pretty decent for the price, not as slim as i thought it would be though. ... "
Mouse
22mouse, keyboard, gaming laptop, cooling pad, cooler
+77%
-23%
" ... Large enough to fit under the entire body of an ASUS 17" gaming laptop. ... "
" ... I use my laptop every night, sitting in a reclining chair with this cooler on my lap and an armrest mouse pad. ... "
" ... This cooler is comfortable to use as a lap desk, but it doesn't do anything to cool off my computer. ... "
" ... I already have their two fans laptop cooler and this 3 fans version will be used on my gaming laptop. ... "
" ... I like this lap desk for my small laptop or Surface tablet. ... "
" ... This is specifically for the pad listed as "Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim Ultra-Slim Laptop Cooling Pad with 160mm Fan." ... "
" ... I could see the laptop maybe slipping some if you were doing some hard gaming on the laptop using its keyboard. ... "
" ... This little bugger is a simple fan paired with a comfortable laptop/notebook lap holder. ... "
Volume
20fan, louder, started, noise, hear
+15%
-85%
" ... I can't hear the CPU fan any longer because this cooler pad is so freaking loud. ... "
" ... -fan can be a bit loud. ... "
" ... Fan started making loud noises after a few months. ... After about 6 months it was so consistently loud I stopped using it. ... "
" ... Worked well in the beginning, but started to make a loud fan "whirring" noise that actually drowned out surrounding sound. ... "
" ... Its loud, it has zero airflow to it four months later. ... "
" ... Out of the box, I connected it to my laptop and it started to make a loud noise. ... "
" ... Makes loud whining noise for 30 minutes before going quite. ... "
" ... much louder than my laptop(17') ... "
Cables
20cable, usb, wire, fan, port
+55%
-45%
" ... And it does come with a power usb cord, i was worried it wouldn't lol. ... "
" ... After accommodating better the wire, voilá, no more noise! ... "
" ... I'm ordering a new cord and we'll see if that makes it work. ... If the cord makes it work, though, I'll update it to five stars ... "
" ... Its very lightweight and has very good cable management. ... "
" ... Maybe if they included a slightly longer cable? ... "
" ... Secondly the cord management is really nice if you're into something like that. ... Cord management feature its actually pretty nice, keeps the cord hid well. ... "
" ... The fans detatch and can be placed wherever you want them on the mesh, and the cord is able to be clipped on wherever you want. ... "
" ... There are sturdy rubber cable management grips. ... "
Marketplace
18amazon, product, thank, seller, advertised
+83%
-17%
" ... works as advertised! ... "
" ... Product is just as described. ... "
" ... Is as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Satisfied Fast Shipping ... "
" ... They even paid for my shipping. ... "
" ... Thank you for the product. ... "
" ... I also note that there is no side view of this device in the product images, or height in the product description. ... "
Features
16fan, lights, turn, features, shut
+75%
-25%
" ... The fan works great, the light works great . ... "
" ... I like that I can turn on and off the LCD light. ... "
" ... .adjustable with a nice light. ... "
" ... Besides being a great looking item with great features . ... "
" ... It’s quiet and light. ... "
" ... I did several hours of research, and this cooling pad had the best selection of features at a decent price. ... "
" ... The button to shut off the LED is a nice feature too. ... "
" ... The light is cool. ... "
Delivery
15product, received, package, took, fan
+73%
-27%
" ... Arrived quickly, and was in it's normal packaging. ... "
" ... Excellent product and delivery ... "
" ... Quality product, timely delivery. ... "
" ... I wanted something simple and not heave, this delivered that. ... "
" ... Received the fan in good condition. ... "
" ... I was extremely happy by the very quick delivery hence the seller is the part that I liked. ... "
" ... Thank you for the prompt delivery. ... "
" ... In fact, I have the X2, which I bought in 2013 is also still in good condition. ... "
USB
13port, pass, ports, plug, lose
+62%
-38%
" ... If you don't mind using usb, would recommend! ... "
" ... Same price but much better quality and at least one usb 3.0. ... "
" ... Liked the usb piggy back plugin. ... "
" ... A usb dock that I needed desperately. ... "
" ... He likes it better than the others because of the way the USB connects. ... "
" ... The detachable USB hub in the back is nice bonus, helps clear out any clutter from the sides. ... "
" ... I particularly love that the fan USB is open-backed so you can slip another USB into it and thus you don't sacrifice a USB port just to the fan. ... "
" ... The extra usb port also helps. ... "
Cleaning
13clean, fan, removable, regularly, occasionally
+77%
-23%
" ... -removable mesh cover so that you can clean out any dust. ... "
" ... Haven't tried yet to clean it, haven't had it long enough. ... "
" ... Occasionally cleaned out the dust using an air gun and it's as good as new. ... "
" ... you can boost your laptop to other level with big fan Without nuisance you need to put it on a non-brush surface ... "
" ... Seems to a good cooler - the top panel can be removed to clean fan. ... "
" ... Upon receiving the package, I was impressed with its clean and somewhat 'fancy' packaging. ... "
" ... Other thing that I love about this is that the grid is removable to clean the fan. ... "
" ... work ok but hard to clean ... "
Keyboard
12laptop, typing, surface, laptop desk, angle
+83%
-17%
" ... I like the fact that the USB is on the side, so it fits on my desk keyboard slider. ... "
" ... Equally as important, is that this gives a nicer angle to the keyboard that makes typing, gaming, etc. ... "
" ... I played Arma 3 for 4 hours this evening and noticed a better frame rate and much cooler keyboard. ... "
" ... Not too heavy, easily holds a full-keyboard 15" Dell, easy to manipulate and lets my laptop stay as cool as possible while giving me air pockets underneath so my legs are cool, too, because of that upside-down channel at the back. ... "
" ... I recently bought a Microsoft Surface Ergonomic keyboard. ... Just unpack the laptop desk, cut a piece of the rubber mat to fit the top, plop the Surface keyboard on top and you’re all set. ... When you want to move the keyboard, just pick up the whole thing as one unit and you’re all set. ... I’ve also included several add’l shots so that you can see the keyboard angle and the keyboard position on top of the laptop desk. ... I bet it would work with virtually any other keyboard too, as they are almost all the same 17” width. ... Microsoft 3RA-00022 Surface Ergonomic Keyboard <https://smile.amazon.com/Microsoft-3RA-00022-Surface-Ergonomic-Keyboard/dp/B01MFCTRZM> ... Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 for Business - Wired <https://smile.amazon.com/Microsoft-Natural-Ergonomic-Keyboard-Business/dp/B004SUIM4E> ... "
" ... I use an ergonomic keyboard not the laptop keyboard so it puts the screen at a better position for me. ... "
" ... Tilts Laptop for Easier Typing. ... "
" ... I also love the slight angle which helps for me because I like the inclined feeling on my keyboard just as if I had put the feet out on a regular keyboard to give it an incline. ... "
Returns
12returning, replacement, year, unfortunately, things
+25%
-75%
" ... When I contacted them for the 2ND TIME explaining, again, that I wanted to know if I could purchase a replacement part and that the item had gone out of warranty, I got ZERO RESPONSE. ... "
" ... As for me, I'll be returning this and claiming my refund. ... "
" ... Returning it ASAP ... "
" ... Unfortunately since it was a little over a year I didn't expect to get a replacement but had a question about if there was a way to get inside to try to see if something was making the fan sound so awful. ... "
" ... not happy with the purchase, returning it next day! ... CONS (reasons for returning the product): ... "
" ... I decided to return this within 10 minutes of use. ... "
" ... I like to procrastinate things and unfortunately, I don't think I can return this or reimburse this since its been too long. ... "
" ... Not sure if all of these products are like this but of course it's just past the return time and now I'm stuck with something that is useless. ... "
Storage
11space, fits, travel, inches, handle
+82%
-18%
" ... I bought this to provide air space between my laptop and whichever surface I place it on. ... "
" ... It fits what I'm looking for: doesn't take up much space, not noisy, simple and lightweight. ... "
" ... It is rather larger for some laptops, but mine is 17.3 inches and it still overhangs a little, but it holds it pretty nicely. ... "
" ... I expected it would have a wider space in between the lapdesk and the laptop. ... "
" ... Done with big box retail stores for accessories forever. ... "
" ... Most stands didn't seem to have the deminsions to handle the R4's size, but this one fit perfectly. ... "
" ... It could be a size or two smaller for convenience of storing inside laptop case. ... "
Product As Described
9advertised, works, product, look, exactly
+89%
-11%
" ... I also note that there is no side view of this device in the product images, or height in the product description. ... "
" ... Is as described ... "
" ... exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product is just as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Heating
9laptop, problems, hot, heating, like
+78%
-22%
" ... The heat transferability is very solid. ... "
" ... I purchased the Cooler Master for my Alienware 15, and have not had any heating problems since. ... "
" ... Heat kills computers. ... "
" ... Keeps the heat away. ... "
" ... I needed it for my laptop who's getting old and heats pretty easily without that device. ... "
" ... Works great and keeps the heat off of my lap. ... "
" ... I like the built of this cooler and seems like helping my laptop on over heating. ... "
Ease of Use
7quiet, breeze, want, use, simple
+100%
" ... It is very quiet, with a light breeze. ... "
" ... It's very easy to disassemble if you want to take it apart and mod it but if you want to add more fans make sure they're thin enough. ... "
" ... Barely felt a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to use, relatively quiet, and I love the extra USB slot that comes on the fan. ... "
" ... As well as an easy way to get into it. ... "
" ... Its nice and simple. ... "
Controls
6button, switch, left, led, buttons
+33%
-67%
" ... That seems like there is a quality control problem and not a fluke. ... "
" ... It’s also annoying how the controls and where you plug it in is on the left side. ... "
" ... After 2 years and unpacking the new one I realized there's two on/off buttons on the left . ... "
Capacity
5room, noticeable, home, air, use
+80%
-20%
" ... One in the office and one at home. ... "
" ... But it's definitely noticeable in a quiet room. ... "
" ... Nice large central fan. ... "
" ... It becomes a loosing battle running my Air Conditioning while my home network simultaneously heats the enclosed space. ... "
Setup
4easy
+75%
-25%
" ... I just had the computer for a while and then I went crazy and install linux mint on it (great decision). ... "
" ... Ease of fans installation and placing them as per the needed are pretty easy and flexible design ... "
" ... Works exactly how I had hoped for my docking station setup. ... "
For Travel
4still, hard, bulky, backpack, well
+50%
-50%
" ... Maybe too bulky for me to travel with it, unless I sacrifice the space in my luggage. ... "
" ... It is too large for a backpack, making it not a good tool for travel. ... "
For Running
4year, laptop, straight, run, fan
+100%
" ... Keeps my laptop running nice and cool. ... "
" ... I'm mostly happy with it - two years is a pretty good run, and I have *not* been being super-careful with it. ... "
" ... I usually leave my laptop on, and therefore the fan of this cooler is always running. ... I'll approximate it has been running for a year straight. ... DR : Been running this pad for 1 year straight, have owned it for 2 years total. ... "
For Kids
4likes, daughter, husband
+100%
" ... Daughter loves it ... "
" ... This isn’t too bad - my daughter likes it. ... "
" ... Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who uses a laptop exclusively on their desk (perhaps college students?) ... "
" ... My husband loves his “fan” for his computer! ... "
Band
4apart, laptop, year, rubber
+25%
-75%
" ... I'v had this less than a year or MAYBE a year and its already falling apart. ... "
" ... Mine fell apart within the first week. ... The rubber bumper on the front is half falling off and one of the small bumpers has fallen off. ... "
" ... I liked this product before it started falling apart. ... "
Call quality
4noisy
+25%
-75%
" ... I can hear the fan when I'm standing 15 fee away. ... "
" ... It's not even a close call. ... "
As Gift
3bought, mid
+67%
-33%
" ... one for gift. ... "
" ... Bought as a present for boyfriend and he loves it. ... "
Speed
3well, quiet
+100%
" ... Quiet and cools well. ... "
" ... Cools well and has a nice form factor, but it is not that quiet. ... "
Network
3use, feet, cool, two, space
+100%
" ... Drop-down rear feet . ... "
" ... Use it to cool router. ... "
" ... The router is a good one . ... This was the easiest way to solve my router's overheating problem without having a workshop project and potentially ruin the router. ... "
Charging
3usb, x3, plug, pad, laptop
-100%
" ... Bought the pad on March, now it's Nov and the USB connection which charges the cooling pad just becomes loose and fails to do its job: charging the pad, most of the time. ... "
" ... I like to keep my laptop charging, even when using it, and sometimes the USB plug is in the way. ... "
" ... Cheaply made micro USB power outlet broke after about one year. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 7.87 meters
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