Conclusion

There are a lot of notebook coolers on the market and this segment will continue to grow as more people choose to either abandon their desktops or supplement their computing with a laptop. Keeping your notebook cool is important because it can improve performance and extend the longevity of the components like the CPU and hard drive. Having either crap out on the road is just not an option for most people.

NZXT has done a terrific job with the Cryo LX. I love the thick aluminum construction and the trio of fans with speed control. The four-port USB hub is an added bonus as most coolers simply rob you of an extra port, while the cooling performance is reasonably good. The two things that would deter me from making the purchase, however, are the price and the fact that the Cryo LX is quite big and heavy. It’s best suited for use in the home rather than on the road. It’s also unfortunate that you need a flat surface to use the Cryo LX, and there is no way you’re putting this on your lap despite the fan guards on the backside.

In the end, the NZXT Cryo LX notebook cooler comes well recommended for any power users looking for an effective cooling solution for their notebooks. I just hope they don’t mind the noise because silent it is not.

Pros

• Exceptional build quality with thick aluminum construction
• Adjustable speeds for three fans
• Four-port USB hub is handy
• Perfect ergonomic angle for keyboard typing
• Reasonably effective laptop cooling performance

Cons

• One of the more expensive notebook coolers on the market ($75)
• Fans are loud even at lowest speed
• Too large and impractical for actual portable use
• No locking mechanism for fold-out section
• No switch to turn fans off completely

Overall Rating: 8.5/10.0

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