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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs DeepCool AK400: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 50 and DeepCool AK400 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer 50 at 2, DeepCool AK400 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer 50. Height splits them by another 7%, this time favouring DeepCool AK400. They match on cooler type, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 50 | DeepCool AK400 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00065A | R-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1 |
| Height | 166 mm-7% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1160 g | 661 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-50/ACFRE00065A | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-Performance-CPU-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/15222.shtml |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 50
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest value picks in RGB dual-tower air cooling, delivering real performance and lighting without the price premium of bigger-name competitors.
DeepCool AK400
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.