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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB separate most on static pressure: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 at 2.4 mmH2O, Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB at 6.9 mmH2O, 65% in favour of Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB. Max Speed splits them by another 43%, again favouring Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB. They match on 11 other specifications, including cooler type, socket compatibility and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Arctic |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 420 mm | 360 mm-14% |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 | Liquid Freezer III Pro |
| Model Number | ACFRE00137A | ACFRE00184A |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 3 | 3 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 2235 g | 2005 g |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Tube Length | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| VRM Fan | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-43% | 3000 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.8 CFM-5% | 77 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.4 mmH2O-65% | 6.9 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Pump | PWM-Controlled | PWM Controlled |
| Fans | 3x P14 PWM, 140mm | 3x P12 Pro A-RGB, 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-420/ACFRE00137A | https://www.arctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-360-A-RGB/ACFRE00184A |
Verdict
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value-per-degree AIOs available at any radiator size, now in its largest non-Pro form.
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest 360mm AIO you can buy, and still not expensive.
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