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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Noctua NH-U12S Redux: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Noctua NH-U12S Redux separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 2, Noctua NH-U12S Redux at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. Airflow splits them by another 3%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including rgb lighting, max speed and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | NH-U12S redux |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1572 g | 710 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM | 70.75 CFM-3% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-u12s-redux/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Noctua NH-U12S Redux
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua's mounting and acoustics at Hyper 212 money — an easy budget recommendation.
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