It is not uncommon to see laptops without a fan, in fact, the one from which I am writing this does not have one. However, summer arrives, the good weather and with it the high temperatures, and that is why today we are going to see if this type of equipment really responds well or if it is a bad idea to acquire one.
We will review those that currently do not have any and we will check if their operation is the same in hot conditions or not.
Laptops without fans
One of the most popular was the MacBook Air M1, the one I own. This was intended to be a revolution in the world of Apple, and I honestly have to say that it is. Being able to use a computer without listening to absolutely nothing is wonderful, especially at night when you are looking for tranquility. The fan noise can be very annoying.
However, With the arrival of summer, all this changes. If we find it difficult to be in a room without air conditioning or a simple fan, imagine a team in operation. As it does not have cooling systems, it cools itself with heatsinks and the casing itself, something that is not the most practical for the user, since all that heat is released towards us.
What does it affect?
In addition to the heat that it gives off previously mentioned, there are 3 even more important factors.
First of all, the power, due to the fact that these teams seek efficiency with respect to their conditions at the time. That is, if the processor is at 90 degrees, its performance will be reduced in order to avoid overheating and to cool down a bit. This will hurt us because it will take more time to complete a task.
On the other hand, Battery, and it is that, at a higher temperature and performance, the computer will need more energy consumption, and it is likely that we will see the autonomy of our equipment drain very quickly. Something that will not be very funny, since if we have a laptop it is to be able to move it, not have it permanently connected to the electrical network.
And finally, the useful life of our components, since heat is their worst enemy, in addition to forcing their performance, which will cause our computer to have a much shorter life than it could have under correct temperature conditions. Something to keep in mind if our intention is to have a team for many years.
So is it a good option?
In short, these teams are great and in winter they are the best you can ownHowever, depending on where you live and how you use it, they may not be such a good option due to all these problems that result from not having a fan inside.
In other words, if you are thinking of buying a laptop of this style because of its silent characteristics, think about its use, it will not be the same as using the computer to play (which requires power and will overheat), than using it just browsing and watching a series. In this case you could come to consider it. Now it’s up to you.
