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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition separate most on warranty: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 3 years, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2 years, 33% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock 5. Max Speed splits them by another 5%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Rock 5. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK035 | RR-212S-20PK-R2 |
| Height | 161 mm-1% | 158.8 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+3.8 dBA | 26 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 136 mm | 123 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM-5% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
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