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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs be quiet! Pure Rock 2: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and be quiet! Pure Rock 2 separate most on tdp rating: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 220 W, be quiet! Pure Rock 2 at 150 W, 32% in favour of Alpenföhn Brocken 4. Airflow splits them by another 7%, again favouring Alpenföhn Brocken 4. They match on 9 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and height.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Height | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W | 150 W-32% |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 26.8 dBA+4 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1098 g | 580 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Direct-Touch Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM-6% |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM | 51.4 CFM-7% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1842 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | be quiet! Pure Rock 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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 Rock 2
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible quiet budget cooler for locked mainstream CPUs, not for chasing overclocks.