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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 at 2, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. TDP Rating splits them by another 30%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, socket compatibility and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | BK035 | BK048 |
| Height | 161 mm | 169 mm-5% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-30% | 300 W |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 32.4 dBA+2.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 136 mm | 140 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1030 g | 1340 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 7 |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM-5% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 1x 135mm + 1x 120mm Silent Wings PWM |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/7322 |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.