Overall
Overall I had mixed feelings about this product.  It certainly made the laptop a bit more comfortable when sitting on the couch using a laptop. However, it weighs about 2.6 lbs or 1.2 kg.  When compared to something like the X-Slim which clocked in at 1.5 lbs or 0.7 kg, it just felt heavy.  To make sure I wasn’t imagining this, I brought the LapAir downstairs and had my wife try it out with her laptop.  With no explanation and no questions, the only comment I received was that it seemed a bit heavy to add to her laptop.

The fan noise was more audible as well.  It certainly wasn’t loud and would easily be covered by just about anything else.  I suspect this is due to comparing the larger 160mm fan of the X-Slim to the 80mm fan found in the LapAir.  The specifications list them as 21 and 23 dBA respectively, though in testing I couldn’t hear the X-Slim and I could hear the LapAir. My feelings about the USB extender are the same as I covered in the X-Slim.  I view it as a negative, but that is purely a personal preference and many might view it as a positive.  In a cooler that is meant to be used in the absence of a desk, I really don’t see the purpose of it. Although even without a purpose it doesn't hurt to have it included.

Those negatives aside, it really did add to the comfort of working without a desk.  The LapAir isn’t something you would throw in your laptop bag and bring with you, but it really isn’t meant to.  It is something you can lean against the side of the couch, your favorite chair, or some other location and have available.  Once in your favorite computing location you can have a bit more comfort while cooling down your laptop and keeping the heat off of your legs. This is a laptop cooler that fits a very narrow and specific niche.  I would not recommend it if you are looking for something ultra-quiet and/or ultra-portable.  I would recommend it though if you find yourself working in long stretches on a laptop without a desk.

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Lersar
Author: Lersar
Contributing Editor / Event Staff
Adam is a big proponent of LAN parties, esports and speed-running, and helps organize our semi-annual LAN events. He has covered hardware and software reviews of a wide variety, but most content these days come from event coverage, such as other LAN parties.

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