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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK differ on cooler type: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at AIO Liquid, Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK at Air Tower. They match on fan count, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | Royal Pretor 130 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.thermalright.com/product/royal-pretor-130-black/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK |
|---|---|---|
| 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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