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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs DeepCool LT720: Comparison
What is the difference between ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and DeepCool LT720?
Start with radiator size, because it is the widest measured gap between them: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 280 mm against DeepCool LT720 360 mm, 22% in favour of DeepCool LT720. Fan count runs the same way, 2 on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 versus 3 on the DeepCool LT720, another win for DeepCool LT720. Max speed runs the same way, 1700 RPM on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 versus 2250 RPM on the DeepCool LT720, another win for DeepCool LT720. Add airflow to that, 72.84 CFM on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 versus 85.85 CFM on the DeepCool LT720, and the pattern holds.
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs DeepCool LT720: which one fits your build
Buy the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 for value-focused 280mm-radiator builds and motherboards with modest VRM cooling, though it is not the pick for RGB showcase builds (see ARCTIC's ARGB variants instead) and cases needing thin (<30mm) radiators. it is not built for buyers who prioritize long-term brand pump reliability data over price. The same goes for buyers who want genuinely strong 360mm AIO thermals without flagship pricing. It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting an integrated VRM fan, where the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB, covered elsewhere on this site, includes one. Our rating of the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 (8.5/10): outstanding thermal value at 280mm, the VRM fan is a genuinely useful extra most AIOs lack. Our rating of the DeepCool LT720 (8.3/10): one of the strongest thermal-performance-per-dollar 360mm AIOs on the market today.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and DeepCool LT720 differ on socket compatibility?
Yes. Socket Compatibility reads AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 versus AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 on the DeepCool LT720.
Is the Cooler Type the same on the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and DeepCool LT720?
It is. Both are listed at AIO Liquid, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- ARCTIC
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool
Cooler Type
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- AIO Liquid
- DeepCool LT720
- AIO Liquid
Radiator Size
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 280 mm-22%
- DeepCool LT720
- 360 mmBest
Series
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool LT720
Model Number
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- ACFRE00066B
- DeepCool LT720
- R-LT720-BKAMNF-G-1
Socket Compatibility
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
- DeepCool LT720
- AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
Tower Layout
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- Not Applicable
- DeepCool LT720
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 2-33%
- DeepCool LT720
- 3Best
RGB Lighting
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- No
- DeepCool LT720
- Yes
Cooler Weight
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 1572 gBest
- DeepCool LT720
- 1856 g
Radiator Thickness
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 38 mm
- DeepCool LT720
- 27 mm
Tube Length
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 450 mm
- DeepCool LT720
- 410 mm
Pump Max Speed
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 2000 RPM
- DeepCool LT720
- 3100 RPMBest
Fan Size
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 140 mm
- DeepCool LT720
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 1700 RPM-24%
- DeepCool LT720
- 2250 RPMBest
Airflow
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- 72.84 CFM-15%
- DeepCool LT720
- 85.85 CFMBest
Bearing Type
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- Fluid Dynamic
- DeepCool LT720
- Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- Yes
- DeepCool LT720
- Yes
Lighting
- ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
- None
- DeepCool LT720
- ARGB
Which one should you pick?
Choose ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose DeepCool LT720 if you want the higher radiator size (360 mm vs 280 mm), the higher fan count (3 vs 2) and the higher max speed (2250 RPM vs 1700 RPM).
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.
DeepCool LT720
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest thermal-performance-per-dollar 360mm AIOs on the market today.