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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 1700 RPM, Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex at 2400 RPM, 29% in favour of Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. Warranty splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan count, rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | MAP-T6PN-225PK-R1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-29% | 2400 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM-3% | 75.2 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-612-apex.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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