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ARCTIC Freezer A35 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer A35 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Freezer A35 at 6 years, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2 years, 67% in favour of ARCTIC Freezer A35. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00112A | RR-212S-20PK-R2 |
| Height | 158.5 mm | 158.8 mm0% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 133 mm | 123 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-A35/ACFRE00112A | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A35
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A perfectly serviceable AMD-focused budget cooler, best suited to genuinely tight-budget builds rather than anyone with even a little more to spend.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.