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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 separate most on airflow: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 72.84 CFM, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 66.17 CFM, 9% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. Max Speed splits them by another 9%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan count, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Peerless Assassin |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | PA120 SE |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 1550 RPM-9% |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM | 66.17 CFM-9% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.thermalright.com/product/peerless-assassin-120-se/ |
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
The best cooling-per-dollar in air cooling right now.
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