The Best Cooling Accessories and Gadgets for the Steam Deck

This RuntoGOL TV Docking Station makes the perfect companion to your Steam Deck. It offers a full speed charger stand with easy connection to your TV, with a built-in cooling fan for your console. Simply connect the dock to your TV with an HDMI cable, and the dock’s power adapter to your Steam Deck’s USB port, and you’re ready to play on the big screen.

When docked, the built-in steam deck cooler fan will blast cool air across the back of your console, reducing the build-up of heat while it’s docked and/or in use. This docking station is equipped with heat dissipating vents as well, which act to further reduce the heat from the console and can help to prolong its life.

An anti-slip bottom keeps this cooling docking station firmly rooted to the spot and stops it from tipping over. And 4K HD support at 1080p ensures that the host signal transmitted to your TV is crystal clear. All-in-all, this is a great one stop shop for your Steam Deck. A docking station that allows you to play while your console is charging, with an effective Steam Deck fan built-in to allow you to keep playing for longer.

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This Steam Deck accessory from Okhaha is a dual cooling fan that clips directly onto your Steam Deck. You can choose between three speed settings, which you can set at a press of a button to suit your requirements. That way, you can select the appropriate fan speed based on the demands of the game you’re playing.

The dual fan system can reduce the GPU and CPU core temperatures by as much as seven to eight degrees Fahrenheit, and the fan noise is minimal, so it shouldn’t adversely affect your enjoyment as you play. This unit also doubles as a kickstand mount for your Steam Deck, should you wish to play with a controller rather than in handheld mode.

Keeping the backplane of your Steam Deck cooler means you can play for longer without experiencing any dip in performance. And with blue LED lights on these cooling fans, you’ll also enjoy a cool-looking effect as you play, making this a solid choice as a Steam Deck fan.

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Similar in design to the Okhaha model but for a slightly more budget price is this dual cooling fan from EJGame. It also offers three speeds of cool air for your Steam Deck, giving you plenty of ventilation for all that hot air.

These dual fans also attach directly to the back of your Steam Deck console and have a low noise output, so you won’t have to contend with unnecessary fan noise while you’re trying to concentrate. Blue LED lights on the fans keep things looking cool as well, and a handy kickstand allows you to play hands-free.

This budget-priced dual-fan Steam Deck cooler can also be used for the Nintendo Switch OLED and supports gameplay while charging your console. This could be the ideal Steam Deck fan for you, with effective heat dissipation and low noise output.

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This nine-blade cooling fan from Yigorn attaches magnetically to the back of your Steam Deck and is designed to be placed just above the Steam Deck’s own air outlet to boost its efficiency.

It is equipped with intelligent temperature control and will adjust itself automatically in response to the amount of heat generated through the Steam Deck itself. Semiconductor radiator noise reduction keeps the fan’s operation nice and quiet, and 12 RGB LEDs keep it looking pretty while it’s doing its thing.

If you’re using any kind of protective casing for your Steam Deck, you’ll need to remove that before attaching this fan, but this is a strong magnet that will stay rooted to the spot once put in place. A worthy alternative for consideration to keep your Steam Deck cool. However, ensure you’re happy about the LED light show first, as it can’t be switched off while in use.

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Another magnetic-style Steam Deck fan, this 7-blade Devaso model has one or two different features compared to the Yigorn model. This magnetic cooling fan offers two cooling modes: normal and extremely cold. However, we advise caution on using extremely cold mode for long periods to avoid any potential condensation build-up, as it works against the Steam Deck’s heat output.

Thanks to the semiconductor heatsink radiator noise-reduction design, the sound output from this cooling fan is lower than 24dB, so fan noise shouldn’t affect your gameplay. Steam Deck temperature can be reduced from around 54 degrees to four degrees centigrade, and there’s an LED temperature display for you to keep tabs on things.

RGB lights add a cool lighting effect, although it’s entirely down to personal preference whether you like the feature, as it cannot be switched off. Equally effective as an attachable cooling unit for a laptop or iPad, you’ll find this a versatile option worthy of consideration as a Steam Deck fan.

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Another dual fan with a kickstand option for your Steam Deck is this mid-price option from Doohoeek. It clips directly onto the back of the console and has three adjustable fan speeds with corresponding LED light settings so that you can tell at-a-glance which speed your fan is operating.

This USB-powered unit has an adapter that allows you to charge your console as you play or hook it up to your TV or computer. Simple to use and to set up, you just connect the fan to your Steam Deck via the charging cable, and you’re good to go.

Although very similar in terms of price and functionality to some other options out there right now, this is nonetheless a perfectly decent option for anybody looking to cool down their Steam Deck. It will leave air vents unobstructed and lend a very helping hand in stopping the Steam Deck from overheating, so you can get on with the more important gaming business.

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