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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Height splits them by another 18%, this time favouring Thermalright Silver Soul 135. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | Silver Soul 135 |
| Height | 159 mm-18% | 135 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-3% | 1850 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/silver-soul-135/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.