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Kootek Laptop Cooling Pad 12 17 Cooler Pad Chill Mat 5 Quiet Fans LED Lights and 2 USB 2 0 Ports Adjustable Mounts Laptop Stand Height Angle
Last Updated: June 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
456
Unverified
91
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5.9 meters
SIZE
Yes
USB
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 452 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Cooling
109cooling pad, laptop, cool, cooler, pad
+84%
-16%
" ... Pretty quiet and really cools the laptop cool. ... "
" ... I like this cooling pad. ... "
" ... This cooling pad really works well to cool my older laptop and is big enough to keep the entire unit supported and cool! ... "
" ... Cooling pad used for laptops. ... "
" ... My Alienware never even warms up when this cooling pad is running. ... You can barely hear the cooling pad fans. ... "
" ... Great cooling pad. ... Did a lot of research and this one had the best overall rating for cooling. ... "
" ... This works really well and keeps my product cool and doesn't overheat. ... "
" ... Cooling Pad installed in my pick -up beneath the laptop. ... "
Build Quality
73broke, flimsy, leg, snapped, laptop
+33%
-67%
" ... - the “horseshoe” shaped leg support isn’t very sturdy. ... To avoid the leg twisting grab the cooling pad as close to the hinges as you can to minimize any leg twisting. ... - Realated to the leg issue above, the leg may not move freely on the hinges. ... This happens often if the leg twists when moving as it will twist inward at the hinges making the leg hard to hinge up or down. ... The solution is to move the leg outwards at both hinges and chechking it it moves freely again. ... If the intake isn’t at the bottom like it’s the case in a lot of laptops with full aluminum chassis, you will most probably mot see any temp improvements. ... If you need to move it you should remove the laptop first and/or be gentle with the leg so it won’t twist at the hinges. ... "
" ... Shame the stand broke within 48 hours of using it. ... Now it's just a five-fan cooler with a useless metal bar and broken plastic dangling from it. ... "
" ... Why put a cheap clip on an otherwise well-built platform? ... "
" ... After almost two weeks the stand snapped in half. ... "
" ... Sitting on any surface will overheat the components leading to break downs. ... The four outer fans are weak. ... "
" ... The tabs will break with in the first day or 2 if you are a heavy user. ... I am not rough with my things but the design of the tabs is poor because they are very flimsy!! ... "
" ... After two weeks of usage, the plastic that holds the stand arm into place snapped in half after picking it up. ... During usage, the plastic arm and tabs holding the laptop in place were very creaky, and the tabs would bend backwards from the weight of my Oryx Pro. ... Despite using a metal mesh surface, the mesh itself is thin and the majority of the frame is made out of plastic, so it does not dissipate heat very well. ... More importantly, the build quality is sub-par, though there doesn't seem to a difference in build quality regardless of what vendor you buy a cooling pad from. ... Despite using cheap plastic, the frame is only about 1-2cm, which means the slightest pressure can cause it to snap. ... The arms, with functioning, are also very unstable. ... "
" ... 1st one the tabs broke after less than a month. ... Just broke off the sharp points of the skewers, put about 5 together, Used Heavy Duty 3M packing Tape and carefully taped the skewers over the break. ... Ran a loop around the break and 2 more, 1 towards the ends of the skewers covering where I broke the skewers. ... Seems to be a strong bond now but this is a cheaply made piece of junk and not worth buying is my point here. ... UPDATE the UPDATE = Now the side rails have broken - March 16,2020, 1st one was ordered January 2nd, 2nd - this one - after 1st one broke - Ordered on January 10, 2020, Hmmm,, 2 months worth of use. ... "
Product Reliability
48working, fans, month, stopped working, fan
+44%
-56%
" ... This item stopped working. ... It lasted less than six months! ... "
" ... until about 5 months in it slowly wouldn't turn on or take some time to turn on, and at about month 6 stopped turning on entirely. ... "
" ... I just opened it, plugged it in, and it doesn't work. ... "
" ... That’s likely why the laptop felt as warm as always, but even if it hadn’t been defective, I would have returned due to the cheap feel. ... "
" ... I've had the Kootek for a week. ... "
" ... Purchased this unit September 2018. ... Worked well until April 12, 2019. ... Fired up the unit, left switch would not light and fan not working. ... "
" ... Have been using this for just over a month. ... "
" ... Too much trouble to send back this time of the year . ... "
Ports
47ports, plug, laptop, fans, port
+68%
-32%
" ... I love that it has various height levels , two different fans, stops so my laptop doesn't slip down and the 2 USB ports - one of which I use for my cordless mouse. ... "
" ... I liked the fact that it has 2 additional USB ports since my laptop only has one. ... "
" ... Make the usb cable replaceable ... "
" ... Good product love the extra usb port ... "
" ... USB ports always important on cooling pads and the ones here are fine. ... "
" ... Especially now that USB 3.0 has become commonplace on laptops. ... "
" ... usb ports good for charging or additional lights can be hooked to it , excellent Custumer service ... "
" ... Ive never had a problem with the usb i just plug it in & works fine. ... "
Sound Quality
44noise, quiet, fan, loud, noisy
+66%
-34%
" ... Quiet but strong fans. ... "
" ... With all five fans running, it's very quiet. ... "
" ... It seems to be fairly quiet ... "
" ... Extremely quiet just a slight hum, nothing you can't fall asleep to. ... "
" ... The fans do blow nice and are silent. ... "
" ... This fan significantly helped cool down my laptop for the first few months, but after a while, it started to make a loud cranking sound. ... "
" ... It's Quiet & effective. ... "
" ... The noise level is perfect for working at night. ... "
Fit
44tabs, place, broke, snapped, cooler
+39%
-61%
" ... There is a metal bar at the bottom for the stand that constantly swings around because there is no way to secure it. ... "
" ... The only reason I bought a second one was that the stand hinge broke so there's a split in the middle. ... "
" ... This happens often if the leg twists when moving as it will twist inward at the hinges making the leg hard to hinge up or down. ... "
" ... I am constantly looking for a book or block of wood to set on my lap to create a gap for the fans - very inconvenient. ... "
" ... After almost two weeks the stand snapped in half. ... "
" ... Just broke off the sharp points of the skewers, put about 5 together, Used Heavy Duty 3M packing Tape and carefully taped the skewers over the break. ... Seems to be a strong bond now but this is a cheaply made piece of junk and not worth buying is my point here. ... UPDATE the UPDATE = Now the side rails have broken - March 16,2020, 1st one was ordered January 2nd, 2nd - this one - after 1st one broke - Ordered on January 10, 2020, Hmmm,, 2 months worth of use. ... "
" ... The pad's legs have an awkward design that makes it difficult to fold up and stow. ... "
" ... However after only almost 2 months, one of the plastic flip tabs that hold the laptop in place snapped off, breaking at each end of tab, which are very cheaply made. ... "
Overall performance
42cooler, fans, fan, hot, overheating
+86%
-14%
" ... I have an ASUS ROG laptop that runs a lot, and often hot as such laptops are wont to do, and this cooler has served well so far in helping keeps the temps down a notch. ... "
" ... Both fans work fine. ... "
" ... I really like that it has enough fans to keep the whole laptop cool. ... "
" ... It does the job well though. ... "
" ... It would seem this is designed for thinner laptops without dedicated graphics cards, such as a Darter Pro, or Galago Pro. ... "
" ... Now the fans do not run at all. ... "
" ... It can hold my ASUS ROG GL502 with no problem. ... "
" ... So far this seems to be making a difference in keeping my laptop running cooler. ... "
Gaming
38laptop, games, cool, game, demanding games
+97%
-3%
" ... Awesome totally great for computer gaming keeps my computer around 60F. ... I gave it 4 star on gaming because it could have been just a bit better in the cooling area and cooling is what gamers are looking for. ... "
" ... I do some heavy video editing & light gaming. ... "
" ... My laptop can hit 90 C when running games. ... "
" ... It definitely reduced my temp by more than 20F which is a game changer. ... Just got a new laptop that I use for both gaming, leisure and work. ... "
" ... Proudct is o.k, I use my laptop for academy(working with solidworks,matlab etc) and light/medium gaming and it is actually helping. ... "
" ... I have a higher end gaming laptop I primarily use for coding and .net. ... "
" ... My primary use is for gaming so it stays plugged in and on most the time, and so far I've noticed a difference in how cool the laptop and space around me feels. ... "
" ... fantastic for gaming laptop or any laptop. ... "
Device Compatibility
32laptops, computer, cool, 17, macbook pro
+91%
-9%
" ... Especially now that USB 3.0 has become commonplace on laptops. ... "
" ... It constantly keeps my 13" MacBook Pro cool. ... "
" ... (powering off the device you intend to cool seems crazy . ... "
" ... This is advertised for 17 inch laptops. ... "
" ... Funciona muy bien para bajar la temperatura de mi laptop ... "
" ... My laptop (connected to a monitor) was shutting down whenever I had multiple aps open at the same time, especially Infusionsoft, Gotomeeting and Wicked Reports. ... "
" ... Has the option to turn on the 4 small or the 1 large fan to better provide air to different laptops. ... "
" ... I have a 17 inch Dell laptop and this pad works for it, although it is not as wide as my laptop. ... "
Comfort
26pad, flat, angle, adjustable, wrists
+50%
-50%
" ... If you use the lift, the part that stays flat is very fragile and broke easily making is useless for having the laptop slant for easier reach of the keyboard. ... "
" ... However, the plastic rests for the base of the laptop are surprisingly flimsy, as it didn't take long before they couldn't support my laptop on any elevation other than nearly flat. ... laptop, you are stuck having to rely on your laptop's natural grip, and keeping the elevation to the 2nd or 3rd groove, or the plastic supports can give out ... "
" ... The fans are not that quiet and it sits up too high to be comfortable. ... "
" ... The plastic doesn't last, I've had it a couple of months and the 'joints' that hold it together break off. ... "
" ... The pad's legs have an awkward design that makes it difficult to fold up and stow. ... "
" ... Had to return the first one because the arm that raises it up or down snapped off. ... "
" ... It is a bit slippery and my laptop moves around a bit, but that may subside as it wears or I may add some Velcro later. ... "
" ... Could also use a clasp of sorts to hold the angle level rather than it falling out each time you move a laptop. ... "
Price
23money, price point, waste of money, waste, 30
+74%
-26%
" ... It’s great for the price. ... "
" ... I’d recommend this product if you want quality and value for your money! ... "
" ... Worth the money! ... "
" ... Can't complain for the price does what it suppose to. ... "
" ... For the price, hard to beat though! ... "
" ... It's convenient and works well for the price. ... I'd prefer a little more metal, but that's not reasonable at this price point. ... "
" ... I paid full price for this (on a lightning deal). ... "
" ... A little concerned that it may not last that long, but for the price seems like it's still not a bad deal. ... "
Marketplace
22works as advertised, thank, received this product, image, exactly
+91%
-9%
" ... The seller was a huge help. ... "
" ... Update: I was contacted by the seller and they promptly addressed my issue. ... "
" ... Iy has 5 fan as shown in the image. ... "
" ... It works exactly as described. ... "
" ... It looks exactly same as the image. ... "
" ... Very generous company. ... "
" ... Since writing this review Kootek has reached out to me and apologized for the issues and refunded my purchase. ... "
" ... I received this product today. ... "
Features
20lights, light, cool, turn, features
+90%
-10%
" ... Love the ability to choose how many fans to run and the light as well. ... "
" ... Really like the tilt feature. ... "
" ... The blue lights are nice and bright too. ... "
" ... I love the gentle glow of blue light indicating it is operating. ... "
" ... It has a tilt feature, that might be appreciated by some. ... "
" ... The two clips keeps ur laptop from sliping, the blue lights are a nice touch! ... "
" ... Blue lights are bright BUT you can't really see them behind light diffusion when your machine is on the stand. ... "
" ... It's the best value for the features. ... "
Design
18design, looking, looks great, blue, sturdy
+83%
-17%
" ... The design is pretty decent, the bottom piece is plastic but I don't think it feels it is very flimsy but I am sure to be careful. ... "
" ... Overall quality, fabrication and design. ... "
" ... The USB is much more sturdy than the cool I was using prior to this. ... "
" ... I REALLY like its design a lot. ... Kinda like a beautiful woman . ... "
" ... The LEDs are cool looking too, if you're into that kinda thing. ... "
" ... This seems sturdy and looks great. ... Love the coloring. ... "
" ... It keeps my laptop nice and cool. ... "
" ... The LEDs are cool looking too, if you're into that kinda thing. ... "
Returns
14return, replacement, sent, seller, refund
+50%
-50%
" ... Too much trouble to send back this time of the year . ... "
" ... Off to buy a replacement ... "
" ... I will be returning. ... "
" ... I honestly wanted to return it, but I was out of town so often at the time that it just didn't happen. ... "
" ... The 2 stars isn't necessarily against them. ... "
" ... I'm returning this and getting my money back. ... "
Mouse
12gaming, keyboard, use, usb, typing
+92%
-8%
" ... I use it like a desktop computer with a separate keyboard, mouse, and monitor. ... "
" ... This laptop cooler is great because it keeps my laptop cooler when I am gaming and gives my arms a rest and typing. ... "
" ... My 16” gaming computer is heavy and wide, and is the same overall width as this stand which accommodates normal 17” laptops. ... "
" ... This is perfect not only for my college MacBook but for my gaming laptop I only wish you could turn off the lights without turning off the fans ... "
" ... I use it like a desktop computer with a separate keyboard, mouse, and monitor. ... "
" ... I'm less concerned about fan noise and power source than I am about my computer overheating, and this is quiet as a mouse and easily powers from my laptops USB port, but doesnt cool my laptop anywhere near anything I need it to. ... "
" ... My 16” gaming computer is heavy and wide, and is the same overall width as this stand which accommodates normal 17” laptops. ... "
" ... I use it for my wireless mouse. ... "
Cables
12usb, cable, power, plug, long
+25%
-75%
" ... I took it apart to look for any loose connections, none found. ... "
" ... The charge cord is attached to the unit, which may or may not be a problem for you, but I didn't like this. ... There's no way to replace the cord should you need to, because one end of the cord is attached to the inside of the unit and it's impossible to remove. ... "
" ... I suspect the USB cable has loosened over time. ... "
" ... On the first unit, the power cable started to come apart and I could only get it to power on by holding it in a very specific way. ... "
" ... On top of that, you cannot operate the fan without angling the platform up on the stand, because the power cord gets crushed if you don't open it up. ... "
" ... The cooler has stopped working because of the terrible usb cord it comes with it. ... it is the only cord my system cant detect. ... "
Size
10pad, bulky, taller, lightweight, heavy
+30%
-70%
" ... The pad is unnecessarily bulky. ... "
" ... The pad's legs have an awkward design that makes it difficult to fold up and stow. ... "
" ... I wouldnt consider it heavy use. ... "
" ... I wanted to like this because of the ability to use this as a laptop stand too. ... "
" ... This thing could not manage just the weight of the laptop it seems. ... "
" ... it is a bit big and clumsy ... "
USB
9ports, laptop, 2, fact, usb ports
+89%
-11%
" ... I liked the fact that it has 2 additional USB ports since my laptop only has one. ... "
" ... I liked the fact that it has 2 additional USB ports since my laptop only has one. ... "
" ... Especially now that USB 3.0 has become commonplace on laptops. ... "
" ... The USB is much more sturdy than the cool I was using prior to this. ... "
" ... The inclination adjustment & USB ports are handy. ... "
" ... IT has the 2 usb ports for a keyboard and for anything else. ... "
" ... Discovered that when powering via USB, it interferes with computer bootup. ... "
Setup
8set, setup, laptop, quiet, keeps
+88%
-13%
" ... Easy to setup - quiet fans - keeps the laptop cooler ... "
For Running
8fans, thing, quiet, pretty, even
+75%
-25%
" ... Bought this for my son and he says it works great and his laptop does not seem to be running as warm now. ... "
" ... I have two of these, both running 24/7. ... "
" ... First one is about a year old and still running like a champ. ... "
" ... One of my favorites about this thing is the quietness of the fans as they run. ... "
" ... It is pretty quiet, even with all the fans running. ... "
" ... Its very quiet and sometimes I don't know if its even running. ... "
Ease of Use
8use, set, product, simple, quiet
+100%
" ... It’s so simple to use and it’s so quiet! ... "
" ... This made using the product difficult to use if I moved at all which was sometimes necessary while I was studying ... "
" ... Easy hook up and it starts up automatically when I lift the lid on my laptop. ... "
Storage
8table, space, laptop, height, chair
+63%
-38%
" ... I love the adjustable height. ... "
" ... I also like the adjustable height ... "
" ... I thought it might be too large for me but now I love the extra space. ... "
" ... got 3 options(4 small fans or 1 big at the center or all) got various diffrent height levels. ... "
" ... Bit he at least tried books with space. ... "
Keyboard
7laptop, typing, rest, hands, wrists
+57%
-43%
" ... 3rd purchase Home offices Adjust for any viewing or keyboard entry. ... "
" ... This laptop cooler is great because it keeps my laptop cooler when I am gaming and gives my arms a rest and typing. ... IT has the 2 usb ports for a keyboard and for anything else. ... "
" ... I use it like a desktop computer with a separate keyboard, mouse, and monitor. ... "
" ... I use it like a desktop computer with a separate keyboard, mouse, and monitor. ... "
Product As Described
6image, exactly, works, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... It works exactly as described. ... "
" ... It looks exactly same as the image. ... "
" ... Iy has 5 fan as shown in the image. ... "
Controls
5buttons, control, two, fan, button
+60%
-40%
" ... I like that there's multiple power button to engage either the single Center fan or the exterior four fans. ... "
" ... There are 2 buttons that allow you to keep 4 fans around the edge on as well as the large one in the middle. ... "
Volume
5noticeable, noise, sound, months, hear
-100%
" ... This thing is LOUD. ... "
" ... The buzzing is loud enough that I cannot hear the sound coming out of my headphones. ... "
Delivery
5received this product, delivered, bubble, place, item
+100%
" ... I received this product today. ... "
" ... arrived on time 2 day shipping use it every day no problems ... "
" ... arrived on time 2 day shipping use it every day no problems ... "
Cleaning
4thermal, temperature, paste, pad, laptop
+75%
-25%
" ... For good measure I also cleaned the fans with compressed air and Q-tips with 91% rubbing alcohol before reassembling. ... "
" ... For good measure I also cleaned the fans with compressed air and Q-tips with 91% rubbing alcohol before reassembling. ... "
" ... I do clean it monthly. ... "
Color
3color
+100%
" ... The lights are unnecessary but I like the color. ... "
" ... I love the color and the quietness of the item. ... "
Video Playback
3movies, laptop, gaming
+67%
-33%
" ... Makes a world of difference for my laptop when gaming or watching movies. ... "
" ... Could live without the blue LEDs, distracting in the dark while watching movies. ... "
Heating
3laptop, heat, touch, overheating, laptop gets
+67%
-33%
" ... Totally recommended to anyone having heating issues with his laptop. ... "
" ... Heat is always a problem with a laptop and this seems to help dissipate it. ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3laptop, still, inch, cool, pad
+67%
-33%
" ... The best part is the top and bottom of the laptop feel cool to the touch! ... "
" ... The best part is the top and bottom of the laptop feel cool to the touch! ... "
Display Clarity
3fans, plastic, laptop
+67%
-33%
" ... Riser part is why I purchased, as I want to lift my laptop screen higher to use as 3rd monitor. ... "
" ... The fans are very efficient and the blue lighting serves to offset the glare from my screen. ... "
Baking
3+100%
" ... I highly recommend this cooking pad! ... "
" ... I highly recommend this cooking pad! ... "
Charging
3charger, charge, plugged, charging, kootek
+33%
-67%
" ... The charge cord is attached to the unit, which may or may not be a problem for you, but I didn't like this. ... "
" ... Initially I plugged the Kootek into a USB phone charger . ... I switched it to my 10W Apple USB charger, nothing plugged into the Kootek. ... For me, running on battery only with this machine I just use the open frame, usually it's plugged in to the AC charger-- so unlimited power to run fans is available. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 5.9 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 2
Display
Type: LED