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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 1, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 at 2, 50% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2. Warranty splits them by another 33%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Rock 4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 |
| Model Number | BK021 | MLW-D24M-A18PC-R2 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 27 dBA+5.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1400 RPM-22% | 1800 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Lighting | None | RGB |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1376 | https://pcper.com/2020/04/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-v2-rgb-cpu-cooler-review/ |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 4
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, genuinely quiet single-tower cooler that's been slightly outclassed by be quiet!'s own newer Dark Rock 5, but still a solid mid-tier pick on sale.
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable entry-level AIO that looks better than its price suggests, best suited to mainstream builds rather than high-TDP flagships.
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