New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Laptop cooling pads have quietly become a staple for students, gamers, and remote workers in 2025. Overheating worries tend to show up at the worst possible moments, from long gaming sessions to frantic assignment uploads. Many people now wonder if a cooling pad can genuinely protect performance and battery health. Some claim it is a clever hack, others call it hype. This guide clears the confusion with a simple question in mind: what do these pads actually do and are they worth buying?

Cooling pads come in two broad types. Active cooling uses USB-powered fans that pull heat away from the base of the laptop. Passive cooling relies on elevation and materials such as aluminium or mesh that naturally draw heat away. Bo...