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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 separate most on fan count: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 1, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 at 2, 50% in favour of Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120. Airflow splits them by another 16%, again favouring Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, heatpipe count and base material.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | PA120 |
| Height | 155 mm | 157 mm-1% |
| 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 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 25.6 dBA+2.8 dBA |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 6 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1550 RPM-3% |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM-16% | 66.17 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 1.74 mmH2O | 1.53 mmH2O-12% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.thermalright.com/product/peerless-assassin-120/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent value dual-tower cooler in its own right, just slightly outclassed by Thermalright's own SE variant when both are priced closely.