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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Enermax LIQTECH TR4: Comparison

ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Enermax LIQTECH TR4: the height difference

Start with height, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ARCTIC Freezer 50 166 mm against Enermax LIQTECH TR4 28 mm, 493% in favour of Enermax LIQTECH TR4. Enermax LIQTECH TR4 also leads on fan count, 2 on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus 3 on the Enermax LIQTECH TR4. There is a split on cooler type as well, Air Tower on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus AIO Liquid on the Enermax LIQTECH TR4. They differ on socket compatibility too, AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus AMD TR4/SP3 on the Enermax LIQTECH TR4.

Who each one is for

The ARCTIC Freezer 50 is the one to take for budget-conscious builders who still want RGB dual-tower cooling and 230W-class CPUs in windowed builds, though it is not the pick for very compact cases without dual-tower clearance and builders who specifically want no RGB at all. It is the wrong buy for absolute peak thermal performance seekers, where pricier flagship air coolers edge ahead. Buy the Enermax LIQTECH TR4 for AMD Threadripper sTRX4/TR4 workstations and high-core-count HEDT builds, though it is not built for mainstream AM4/AM5/LGA1700 builds and budget-focused workstations. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 50 (8.3/10): 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. Our rating of the Enermax LIQTECH TR4 (8/10): the correct choice for Threadripper, full IHS coverage that generic AM5/LGA1700 coolers can't match.

What ARCTIC Freezer 50 and Enermax LIQTECH TR4 have in common

Everything else lines up. Rgb lighting read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    ARCTIC
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    Enermax
  • Cooler Type

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    Air Tower
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    AIO Liquid
  • Series

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
  • Model Number

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    ACFRE00065A
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    ELC-LTTR360-TBP
  • Height

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    166 mm-493%
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    28 mmBest
  • Socket Compatibility

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    AMD TR4/SP3
  • Fan Count

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    2-33%
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    3Best
  • RGB Lighting

    ARCTIC Freezer 50
    Yes
    Enermax LIQTECH TR4
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ARCTIC Freezer 50 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Enermax LIQTECH TR4 if you want the lower height (28 mm vs 166 mm) and the higher fan count (3 vs 2).

    Price comparison

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    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.

    Enermax LIQTECH TR4

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    The correct choice for Threadripper, full IHS coverage that generic AM5/LGA1700 coolers can't match.

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