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ARCTIC Freezer A35 vs Zalman CNPS20X: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer A35 and Zalman CNPS20X separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Freezer A35 at 1, Zalman CNPS20X at 2, 50% in favour of Zalman CNPS20X. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ARCTIC Freezer A35. They match on cooler type and bearing type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Zalman CNPS20X |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | ACFRE00112A | CNPS20X |
| Height | 158.5 mm | 165 mm-4% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 734 g | 1300 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-A35/ACFRE00112A | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=323 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Freezer A35 | Zalman CNPS20X |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Zalman CNPS20X
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced RGB flagship-class dual-tower for builders who want the look without premium-brand cost.