I’m running a year and a half old Hewlett Packard Envy laptop with a 17” IPS touch screen, 16 GB of memory and a TB SDD. My OS is Windows 11 home, and I’ve made no adjustments in BIOS to fan control.
I typically have iTunes, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel open at the same time, along with several tabs from Google Chrome. Though I’d place my laptop on a surface conducive to air flow, this thing would occasionally get very hot, especially when running Windows updates. I’d regularly unplug the system, let it cool, and then blow out the intake vents with compressed air. That didn’t help, and I’m not about to remove the back of the laptop to clean it further. Since I don’t feel like dropping $1,400 on another new computer, and I clearly needed to get the core temperature of my system down, it became obvious that I needed a laptop cooler.
This is the first model I have tried, and it works like a charm. It’s a keeper.
I’ve been running my system for about five hours straight tonight, doing a good amount of work that keeps my CPU busy, including ripping CDs in iTunes. And the laptop still feels the same as it did before I turned it on: cool to the touch, and the I haven’t heard the laptop’s system fan kick in once.
Note: I will be working in Pro Tools within the next week, software that will be more demanding on my system resources. Should the cooler have any issues maintaining core temperature with the higher demands on my CPU, I’ll update my review. But I don’t foresee this happening.
This thing is great. It’s lightweight, yet pretty solidly constructed. Though it does have two adjustable legs in the back to place the laptop at a more ergonomic angle, I don’t use them, though I did these them. My computer didn’t slide around at all. The face of the cooler “grips” the bottom, so to speak,, so it stays in place.
And it is very quiet. I completely forget that it’s running. It takes the blue light reflecting off of something to remind me that the cooler is there.
Another positive is that it’s very comfortable on my lap wearing shorts. There are no edges pressing into my legs, and I’m no longer sweating because of the heat being thrown from my system.
The cooler has the on/off switch, led power indicator, and two USB ports on the back. A USB type A connector cord is included, which is just over 21” from the bottom of one dongle to the bottom of the other. I have USB super speed type “A” ports on either side of my laptop, so it’s easy to plug in. No other work is required to set it up. Simply put your laptop or other electronic device on top of it, connect the USB line from the cooler to the hardware, and the fans are up and running, and the colored lights are on.
I got a 20% off coupon, so with tax, the unit cost $24.24. I placed my order late at night Thursday, and it was delivered before 6 am Friday morning.
A great product, and great service. Even if you pay the full list price, which will come to around $30 with tax, it’s money well spent. It will extend the life of your laptop.
havit HV-F2056 15.6"-17" Laptop Cooler Cooling Pad - Slim Portable USB Powered (3 Fans), Black/Blue
4.5 | 42,260 ratings
Price: 27.99
Last update: 01-11-2025
About this item
[Ultra-portable]: slim, portable, and light weight allowing you to protect your investment wherever you go
[Ergonomic comfort]: doubles as an ergonomic stand with two adjustable Height settings
[Optimized for laptop carrying]: the high-quality multi-directional metal mesh provides your laptop with a wear-resisting and stable laptop carrying surface.
[Ultra-quiet fans]: three ultra-quiet fans create a noise-free environment for you
[Extra USB ports]: extra USB port and Power switch design. Built-in dual-USB hub allows for connecting more USB devices.Warm tips: The packaged Cable is USB to USB connection. Type C Connection devices need to prepare an Type C to USB adapter.
[Ergonomic comfort]: doubles as an ergonomic stand with two adjustable Height settings
[Optimized for laptop carrying]: the high-quality multi-directional metal mesh provides your laptop with a wear-resisting and stable laptop carrying surface.
[Ultra-quiet fans]: three ultra-quiet fans create a noise-free environment for you
[Extra USB ports]: extra USB port and Power switch design. Built-in dual-USB hub allows for connecting more USB devices.Warm tips: The packaged Cable is USB to USB connection. Type C Connection devices need to prepare an Type C to USB adapter.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 14.96 x 1.18 x 11.02 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
| ASIN | B00NNMB3KS |
| Item model number | HV-F2056 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
41,506 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #157 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Laptop Cooling Pads |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 17, 2014 |
| Manufacturer | Havit |
| Country of Origin | China |
Top reviews from the United States
William G.
Impressive…most impressive.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
William G.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
I typically have iTunes, Photoshop and Microsoft Excel open at the same time, along with several tabs from Google Chrome. Though I’d place my laptop on a surface conducive to air flow, this thing would occasionally get very hot, especially when running Windows updates. I’d regularly unplug the system, let it cool, and then blow out the intake vents with compressed air. That didn’t help, and I’m not about to remove the back of the laptop to clean it further. Since I don’t feel like dropping $1,400 on another new computer, and I clearly needed to get the core temperature of my system down, it became obvious that I needed a laptop cooler.
This is the first model I have tried, and it works like a charm. It’s a keeper.
I’ve been running my system for about five hours straight tonight, doing a good amount of work that keeps my CPU busy, including ripping CDs in iTunes. And the laptop still feels the same as it did before I turned it on: cool to the touch, and the I haven’t heard the laptop’s system fan kick in once.
Note: I will be working in Pro Tools within the next week, software that will be more demanding on my system resources. Should the cooler have any issues maintaining core temperature with the higher demands on my CPU, I’ll update my review. But I don’t foresee this happening.
This thing is great. It’s lightweight, yet pretty solidly constructed. Though it does have two adjustable legs in the back to place the laptop at a more ergonomic angle, I don’t use them, though I did these them. My computer didn’t slide around at all. The face of the cooler “grips” the bottom, so to speak,, so it stays in place.
And it is very quiet. I completely forget that it’s running. It takes the blue light reflecting off of something to remind me that the cooler is there.
Another positive is that it’s very comfortable on my lap wearing shorts. There are no edges pressing into my legs, and I’m no longer sweating because of the heat being thrown from my system.
The cooler has the on/off switch, led power indicator, and two USB ports on the back. A USB type A connector cord is included, which is just over 21” from the bottom of one dongle to the bottom of the other. I have USB super speed type “A” ports on either side of my laptop, so it’s easy to plug in. No other work is required to set it up. Simply put your laptop or other electronic device on top of it, connect the USB line from the cooler to the hardware, and the fans are up and running, and the colored lights are on.
I got a 20% off coupon, so with tax, the unit cost $24.24. I placed my order late at night Thursday, and it was delivered before 6 am Friday morning.
A great product, and great service. Even if you pay the full list price, which will come to around $30 with tax, it’s money well spent. It will extend the life of your laptop.
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Sylvan
Looks, sounds, and works great
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024Gary R
Worth It
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
Gary R
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
Pros:
1. Thin enough to fit in my laptop bag with my laptop. I have a small fabric case, not a suitcase.
2. Moves a lot of air. After a 9 - 10 hour day, the laptop is cool to the touch and even the laptop fan exhaust is barely warmer than room temperature.
3. Very lightweight.
4. Very quiet.
5. Even w/o elevating the pad with the feet, it circulates plenty of air
6. Inexpensive. @ $20 to save your laptop from meltdown. I'd say 100% worth it.
Cons:
1. Has feet in the rear to raise/angle the laptop BUT the included stick-on rubber pads are not great at preventing the laptop from sliding when elevated.
Suggested improvements:
1. Add a raised edge at the bottom or include more or thicker rubber pads to do a better job of preventing slips when elevated. I suspect they could also coat the mesh base with anti-slip material.
2. Add fan speed control. There is only 1 speed. It is quiet and definitely does the job, but it would be nice to have an option here.
3. USB C. there are 2 USB connectors in the back. 1 for power and I guess 1 for a peripheral. Both are USB A. If you have newer equipment you'll need an adapter. This really isn't a big deal as adapters and cords are cheap, but it can be kind of annoying.
4. Add a fan cage or additional structural supports around the fans. I shouldn't do this, but I frequently grab the cooling pad with the laptop on top to carry it into a different meeting room or room in the house. There are no supports around the fan cutouts and it is easy to compress the pad and the fans scrape on the case. You have to remember to grab the pad differently. I don't think the slight bit of extra weight would be a problem.
Recommendation: If you're worried about laptop heat, get this. Great value, good purchase, would buy again.
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