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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs DeepCool AK500S: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 and DeepCool AK500S separate most on fan count: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 at 2, DeepCool AK500S at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6. Height splits them by another 9%, this time favouring DeepCool AK500S.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | DeepCool AK500S |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK048 | AK500S |
| Height | 169 mm-9% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| TDP Rating | 300 W | 220-27% |
| Noise Level | 32.4 dBA+4.4 dBA | 28 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Verdict
DeepCool AK500S
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.