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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 vs be quiet! Pure Loop 280: Comparison
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 and be quiet! Pure Loop 280 separate most on warranty: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 at 6 years, be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 3 years, 50% in favour of Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240. Radiator Size splits them by another 14%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Loop 280. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 240 mm-14% | 280 mm |
| Series | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00134A | BW007 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Cooler Weight | 1490 g | 1220 g |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 450 mm | 400 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM-11% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-240/ACFRE00134A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 |
Verdict
be quiet! Pure Loop 280
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, no-frills AIO that does exactly what it says, aimed squarely at builders who have no interest in RGB lighting.
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