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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on static pressure: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 1.74 mmH2O, Scythe Ninja 5 at 4.8 mmH2O, 64% in favour of Scythe Ninja 5. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, again favouring Scythe Ninja 5. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and heatpipe count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 155 mm | 182 mm-17% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W-4% | 230 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA+8.3 dBA | 14.5 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1098 g | 1200 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 6 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 800 RPM-50% |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM | 43.03 CFM-22% |
| Static Pressure | 1.74 mmH2O-64% | 4.8 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| 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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.