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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 and DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 at 2, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. Max Speed splits them by another 8%, again favouring be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. They match on cooler type, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK048 | R-AK500-BKADMN-G |
| Height | 169 mm-6% | 160 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 32.4 dBA+4.4 dBA | 28 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 1340 g | 1291 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 5 |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM-7% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fans | 1x 135mm + 1x 120mm Silent Wings PWM | 1x FK120 120mm FDB PWM, 500-1850 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/7322 | https://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml |
Verdict
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.