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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs Phanteks PH-TC14PE: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and Phanteks PH-TC14PE separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 1, Phanteks PH-TC14PE at 2, 50% in favour of Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Height splits them by another 2%, this time favouring be quiet! Dark Rock 4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Phanteks |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | Phanteks PH-TC14PE |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | BK021 | PH-TC14PE |
| Height | 160 mm | 163 mm-2% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 200 W-9% | 220 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA+1.8 dBA | 19.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
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.
Phanteks PH-TC14PE
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine classic that remains one of the quietest dual-tower coolers available, still worth buying today despite its age.