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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs be quiet! Dark Rock 5: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and be quiet! Dark Rock 5 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 2, be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including rgb lighting, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | BK035 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1572 g | 1030 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-19% | 2100 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Liquid Freezer II 280
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Outstanding thermal value at 280mm — the VRM fan is a genuinely useful extra most AIOs lack.
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.
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