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ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO at 2100 RPM, Scythe Ninja 5 at 800 RPM, 62% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO. Height splits them by another 16%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00060A | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 157 mm | 182 mm-16% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 124 mm | 137 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 764 g | 1200 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 800 RPM-62% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/Freezer-34-eSports-DUO/ACFRE00060A | https://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO | 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
ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong push-pull thermals for the price, for builders who don't need RGB.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.