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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs be quiet! Light Loop 360: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and be quiet! Light Loop 360 separate most on warranty: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 6 years, be quiet! Light Loop 360 at 3 years, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, this time favouring be quiet! Light Loop 360. They match on cooler type, tower layout and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm-22% | 360 mm |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | be quiet! Light Loop 360 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | BW022 |
| 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 | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 1572 g | 1480 g |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 450 mm | 400 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-19% | 2100 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM | 61.8 CFM-15% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/5184 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | be quiet! Light Loop 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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! Light Loop 360
8 / 10 Expert Rating
be quiet!'s cooling quality with a genuine RGB showcase — a strong pick for builders who want both.
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