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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 1, Scythe Ninja 5 at 2, 50% in favour of Scythe Ninja 5. Height splits them by another 5%, again favouring Scythe Ninja 5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | BK035 | Ninja 5 |
| Height | 161 mm-5% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 210 W-9% | 230 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA+4.9 dBA | 24.9 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 2x Kaze Flex II PWM, 120mm |
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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.