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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs Zalman Reserator5 Z36: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and Zalman Reserator5 Z36 separate most on height: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 155 mm, Zalman Reserator5 Z36 at 27 mm, 474% in favour of Zalman Reserator5 Z36. Fan Count splits them by another 67%, again favouring Zalman Reserator5 Z36.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | Reserator5 Z36 |
| Height | 155 mm-474% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 1-67% | 3 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W-21% | 280 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 28+5.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-11% | 1800 RPM |
| Static Pressure | 1.74 mmH2O | 1.43 mmH2O-18% |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.zalman.com/US/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=1250 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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.
Zalman Reserator5 Z36
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually striking, competitively priced 360mm AIO for RGB-focused budgets.