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ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs Phanteks Glacier One 360D30: Comparison

What is the difference between ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Phanteks Glacier One 360D30?

Start with height, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO 157 mm against Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 27 mm, 481% in favour of Phanteks Glacier One 360D30. Add fan count to that, 2 on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 3 on the Phanteks Glacier One 360D30, and the pattern holds. Add warranty to that, 6 years on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 5 years on the Phanteks Glacier One 360D30, and the pattern holds.

ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs Phanteks Glacier One 360D30: which one fits your build

The ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO suits budget builds wanting push-pull airflow and locked mainstream to lower-mid TDP CPUs, though it is the wrong buy for RGB-themed builds and extreme overclocking on unlocked flagships. The Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 is the one to take for flagship-tier CPUs needing maximum radiator surface area and cases with confirmed clearance for a 30mm-thick radiator plus fans, though it is not the pick for cases without confirmed thick-radiator clearance and noise-sensitive builds, since it runs loud under full load. It is equally the pick for builders who want strong D-RGB lighting on both pump and fans. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO (7.6/10): strong push-pull thermals for the price, for builders who don't need RGB. Our rating of the Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 (8/10): A genuinely strong thick-radiator AIO for builders with the case clearance to use it, though it demands more planning around fit than a standard-thickness 360mm cooler.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 differ on max speed?

Yes. Max Speed reads 2100 RPM on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO versus 2000 RPM on the Phanteks Glacier One 360D30.

Is the Fan Size the same on the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Phanteks Glacier One 360D30?

It is. Both are listed at 120 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    Phanteks
  • Cooler Type

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Air Tower
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    AIO Liquid
  • Series

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
  • Model Number

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    ACFRE00060A
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    PH-GO360D30_DBK01
  • Height

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    157 mm-481%
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    27 mmBest
  • Socket Compatibility

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066
  • Fan Count

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2-33%
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    3Best
  • RGB Lighting

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    No
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    Yes
  • Fan Size

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    120 mm
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    120 mm
  • Max Speed

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    2100 RPMBest
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    2000 RPM-5%
  • Lighting

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    None
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    ARGB
  • Warranty

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
    6 yearsBest
    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
    5 years-17%

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO if you want the higher max speed (2100 RPM vs 2000 RPM) and the higher warranty (6 years vs 5 years).

    Choose Phanteks Glacier One 360D30 if you want the lower height (27 mm vs 157 mm) and the higher fan count (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO

    7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

    Strong push-pull thermals for the price, for builders who don't need RGB.

    Phanteks Glacier One 360D30

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A genuinely strong thick-radiator AIO for builders with the case clearance to use it, though it demands more planning around fit than a standard-thickness 360mm cooler.

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