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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo White: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo White separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 6 years, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Halo White 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 6 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 Halo White |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | RR-S4WW-20PA-R1 |
| Height | 159 mm-3% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Width | 126 mm | 124 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-12% | 2050 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-halo-white.html |
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.