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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 50 and Noctua NH-D9L separate most on height: ARCTIC Freezer 50 at 166 mm, Noctua NH-D9L at 110 mm, 51% in favour of Noctua NH-D9L. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, this time favouring ARCTIC Freezer 50. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 50 | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Compact Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00065A | NH-D9L |
| Height | 166 mm-51% | 110 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Width | 149.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1160 g | 531 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-50/ACFRE00065A | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
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.
Noctua NH-D9L
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The best compact dual-tower option for small-case builds that still want Noctua-grade reliability and don't want to compromise all the way down to a single-tower cooler.