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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs Corsair A500: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and Corsair A500 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 1, Corsair A500 at 2, 50% in favour of Corsair A500. Max Speed splits them by another 42%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | Corsair A500 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK021 | CT-9010003-WW |
| Height | 160 mm | 165 mm-3% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 37 dBA+15.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1400 RPM-42% | 2400 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Magnetic Levitation |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1376 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww |
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.
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.