Do laptop stands help with overheating?

Yes, meaningfully. Elevating a laptop off a flat surface allows air to circulate underneath, where most laptops have intake or exhaust vents. In our testing, laptops on stands ran 3 6 degrees Celsius cooler under sustained workloads compared to sitting flat on a desk. Stands with open or perforated platforms provide the best airflow. This temperature reduction can prevent thermal throttling, which means your laptop maintains higher performance during demanding tasks like video editing or gaming.