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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 1800 RPM, Scythe Ninja 5 at 800 RPM, 56% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Height splits them by another 14%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 159 mm | 182 mm-14% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | 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 | 126 mm | 137 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 890 g | 1200 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 800 RPM-56% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.