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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs be quiet! Pure Loop 280: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and be quiet! Pure Loop 280 separate most on fan count: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 1, be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 2, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Loop 280. They match on rgb lighting, max speed and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | BW007 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 35.1 dBA+12.3 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1098 g | 1220 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
Alpenföhn Brocken 4
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely quiet dual-tower cooler for buyers who value acoustics as much as raw thermal ceiling.
be quiet! Pure Loop 280
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, no-frills AIO that does exactly what it says, aimed squarely at builders who have no interest in RGB lighting.