We compared two laptop cooling pads at different price points: the TopMate C12 and the havit HV-F2056.
What we looked at
Fan count, lighting, height adjustment, portability, compatibility, and price.
The verdict
If you want six fans, RGB lighting with 10 modes, 8 adjustable heights and a phone stand, for 15.6 to 17.3-inch laptops, the TopMate C12 is the fuller-featured pick, at £29.77. If you would rather pay £5.78 less for a slim, portable pad with three quiet fans and two height settings, the havit HV-F2056 is the value option, at £23.99, for 15.6 to 17-inch laptops.
A £29.77 six-fan RGB pad with 8 height settings and a phone stand.
A £23.99 slim, portable pad with three quiet fans and two height settings.
TopMate C12 Laptop Cooling Pad RGB Gaming Notebook Cooler for Desk/Lap Use, 8 Adjustable Heights with 6 Quiet Fans and Phone Holder, for 15.6-17.3 Inch Laptops — Most Fans
Intended for: Marketed as an RGB gaming laptop cooling pad with six quiet fans (3 small, 3 large) in adjustable modes, 8 adjustable heights, a phone stand and a large base for desk or lap use, for 15.6 to 17.3-inch laptops.
What we liked
- RGB light strips on all sides with 10 lighting modes, per the listing
- Six fans (3 small, 3 large) with switchable fan operation modes
- 8 adjustable heights to relieve back and neck fatigue, per the listing
- Large base for desk or lap use, with a built-in phone stand
- 2-year guarantee, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.78 more than the havit on these listings
- RGB lighting will not suit everyone's desk
Best for
- Gamers who want RGB lighting
- Buyers who want more height options
- Anyone who wants a built-in phone stand
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the lowest price
- Anyone who prefers a plain, non-RGB pad
havit HV-F2056 Laptop Cooling Pad for 15.6-17 Inch Laptops, Black — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an ultra-portable, lightweight laptop cooling pad with three ultra-quiet fans, two adjustable height settings, a metal mesh surface and an extra USB port, for 15.6 to 17-inch laptops.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the TopMate C12 on these listings, at £23.99
- Slim, portable and lightweight, per the listing
- Three ultra-quiet fans
- Metal mesh provides a stable carrying surface
- Extra USB port with a power switch
Worth knowing
- Fewer fans and height settings than the TopMate C12
- No RGB lighting or phone stand, per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who travels with their laptop often
- A simple, no-frills cooling pad
Not ideal for
- Gamers who want RGB lighting
- Anyone who wants more than two height settings
