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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs ID-COOLING SE-226-XT: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and ID-COOLING SE-226-XT separate most on max speed: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 2100 RPM, ID-COOLING SE-226-XT at 1800 RPM, 14% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock 5. Height splits them by another 5%, this time favouring ID-COOLING SE-226-XT. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | ID-COOLING |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | ID-COOLING SE-226-XT |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK035 | SE-226-XT |
| Height | 161 mm-5% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-16% | 250 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 35.2+5.4 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 136 mm | 129 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1030 g | 1300 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1800 RPM-14% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/10022/id-cooling-se-226-xt-black-cpu-cooler/index.html |
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.
ID-COOLING SE-226-XT
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely functional dual-tower cooler for the tightest budgets, with less independent validation than the category leaders.