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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 1700 RPM, Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux at 2300 RPM, 26% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux. Warranty splits them by another 17%, this time favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm | 240 mm-14% |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | MLY-D24M-A23PZ-R1 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5/TR4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 27.2 mm |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-26% | 2300 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM | 72.37 CFM-1% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/masterliquid-pl240-flux.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux |
|---|---|---|
| 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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