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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL separate most on max speed: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 1400 RPM, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 1850 RPM, 24% in favour of DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and height.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK021 | R-AK500-BKADMN-G |
| Height | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 28 dBA+6.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 920 g | 1291 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 5 |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1400 RPM-24% | 1850 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1376 | https://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml |
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.
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.