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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE differ on cooler type: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at AIO Liquid, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at Air, Dual-Tower. They match on fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | PA120 SE |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value dual-tower air coolers on the market, delivering thermals that rival much pricier coolers with no frills attached.
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