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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on max speed: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 at 1700 RPM, Scythe Ninja 5 at 800 RPM, 53% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420. Static Pressure splits them by another 50%, this time favouring Scythe Ninja 5. They match on rgb lighting, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00137A | SCNJ-5100 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 2-33% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 2235 g | 1200 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 800 RPM-53% |
| Airflow | 72.8 CFM | 43.03 CFM-41% |
| Static Pressure | 2.4 mmH2O-50% | 4.8 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-III-420/ACFRE00137A | https://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.html |
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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.
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