Targus AWE55US Dual Fan Lap Chill Mat 17 Inch
- Up to 17 inch laptops, most models per the title
- 2 fans, powered over USB-A
- 15 x 11.75 x 1 inches, 2 pounds
- Neoprene underside for lap use, rubber enclosure
- 4 rubber stops on the top face
- Limited one year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lap mat for working on a couch or bed with a large laptop, its fans drawing power from a laptop USB port. Fan speed and noise are not listed, so cooling strength is unknown.
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ASIN: B002NU5O9CModel: AWE55USCategory: Cooling Pads
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Overview
Targus built this chill mat as a lap desk with fans under an open mesh top that push warm air away from the laptop base. The fans run from a USB-A plug, a soft neoprene underside cushions the legs, and the surface is angled for typing.
Lap work is where it earns a place: the cushioned base and slight tilt turn a couch or bed into a usable surface while the fans move air off the laptop bottom. No height or angle adjustment is listed, so the typing position is fixed.
Who it's for
Couch and bed laptop sessions are the setting, where a hard surface is missing and the laptop base warms the legs. Desk workers who want screen height adjustment should look at a stand instead.
Pros and cons
- Cushioned neoprene base for lap use
- USB-A power straight from the laptop
- Open mesh top lets air move
- Rubber stops hold the laptop in place
- Fan speed and noise not listed
- Uses up a USB-A port
- Fixed angle, no adjustment mentioned
- Fans stop when the USB port sleeps
Performance notes
Cooling depends on the fans pushing air through the open mesh beneath the laptop base, so machines with bottom intake vents gain the most. The fans run only while the USB port supplies power, which ties them to the device they are plugged into. The rubber stops hold the laptop over the mesh so the airflow zone stays covered.
Specifications
| Brand | Targus |
|---|---|
| Model | AWE55US |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2 pounds |
| Dimensions | 15 × 11.8 × 1 inches |
| Laptop size | Up to 17 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Cooling method | Air |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | USB-A |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Rubber |
| Color | Black |
| Base material | Neoprene |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Limited one year |
| Other details | |
| Number of fans | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Targus AWE55US chill mat?
The listing gives no cleaning instructions. The top is open mesh over the fans and the underside is soft neoprene, so check the Targus manual before using any liquid near the fan area.
Does the Targus AWE55US need its own power adapter?
No adapter is listed. The fans are powered through a standard USB-A connection, which can plug into the laptop itself.
Is the Targus chill mat a desk laptop stand?
No. It is a lap mat with a cushioned neoprene bottom and a tilted top, made for use on the legs. No height adjustment is listed.