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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs Thermaltake UX200 ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 36 and Thermaltake UX200 ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 36 at 2, Thermaltake UX200 ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 36. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring ARCTIC Freezer 36. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermaltake |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 36 | Thermaltake UX200 ARGB |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00121A | CL-P065-AL12SW-A |
| Height | 159 mm-4% | 153.5 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 890 g | 770 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-36 | https://www.thermaltake.com/ux200-argb-lighting-cpu-cooler.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.
Thermaltake UX200 ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent budget ARGB cooler that competes reasonably with similarly priced options, chosen mainly for motherboard lighting sync rather than standout thermals.