The market of low-profile coolers and compact cases is still a bit of a niche segment, and there are not a lot of established names that can be considered a go-to for either product. Therefore, the potential buyer definitely has their fair share of work cut out for them in terms of r...
The previous title holder for this category was one of the cheapest coolers we've tested to date, the Coleman Stacker. The best value doesn't have to mean the least amount of money. This RTIC unit tested with impressively low temperatures. It gave the lowest temperatures in the midsize coo...
How Coolers Work Most coolers on the market utilize foam or plastic to insulate your food, drinks, and ice from the warmer air outside the cooler. The combination of insulation and ice slows the processes of convection (heat traveling through air) and conduction (heat moving from warmer object...
These are the best air and liquid/AIO CPU coolers we've tested, for all consumer systems, from small form-factor builds to overclocked big rigs.
Pricing: Low-tier coolers might cost around $50 (£40), while high-end options are as high as $250 (£200). Keep this range in mind as you buy – anything less than that is likely to be an inferior product, and anything more than it is likely to be overkill for personal use....
In our CPU cooling tests, the IceMyst AIOs (we tested both the 360 and 240mm models) performed very well, usually landing close to the best-performing coolers in terms of chip-chilling abilities. And when all coolers’ fans are set to the same low noise level of 38.2 dBA, Silverston’...
Best CPU Air Coolers for Overclocking and Gaming Best Low Profile CPU Coolers for SFF PCs or HTPC Best Quiet CPU Coolers with Silent Fans [120mm/140mm] Best TR4 Socket & LGA 2066 Socket CPU Coolers Final Words In the end, I would like to say that if you are a hardcore gamer, perfor...
However, electric coolers weigh significantly more than traditional hard- or soft-sided coolers, and cost a lot more too. Methodology We picked the top coolers at REI based on customer feedback as well as our own rubric for the best cooler for each activity. Our favorites include options for...
All in all, the Igloo BMX is still a quality cooler compared to similar budget coolers. It just pales to more established brands. Pros Budget-friendly price point Built for longevity Cons Very poor ice retention Low capacity What Should You Consider When Picking a Cooler Brand?
We tested 23 of the best hard, soft, wheeled, rotomolded and injection-molded coolers, and found four we consider the absolute best for most people.