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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 6 years, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2 years, 67% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | RR-212S-20PK-R2 |
| Height | 159 mm0% | 158.8 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 126 mm | 123 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 36
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable entry-level upgrade over a stock cooler, without pretending to be more than that.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.