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Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB vs EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240: Comparison
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB and EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 separate most on static pressure: Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB at 6.9 mmH2O, EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240 at 2.89 mmH2O, 58% in favour of Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB. Radiator Size splits them by another 33%, again favouring Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | EK Waterblocks |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 360 mm | 240 mm-33% |
| Series | Liquid Freezer III Pro | EK-AIO Basic 240 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00184A | EK-AIO Basic 240 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 3 | 2-33% |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Radiator Thickness | 38 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 450 mm | 350 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM-27% |
| Airflow | 77 CFM | 77 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 6.9 mmH2O | 2.89 mmH2O-58% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Fans | 3x P12 Pro A-RGB, 120mm | 2x EK-Vardar S 120mm PWM, 550-2200 RPM |
| Pump | PWM Controlled | PWM, 850-2600 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/Liquid-Freezer-III-Pro-360-A-RGB/ACFRE00184A | https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-aio-basic-240 |
Verdict
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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