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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 vs Zalman Reserator5 Z36: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 and Zalman Reserator5 Z36 separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 at 169 mm, Zalman Reserator5 Z36 at 27 mm, 526% in favour of Zalman Reserator5 Z36. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, again favouring Zalman Reserator5 Z36.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
| Model Number | BK048 | Reserator5 Z36 |
| Height | 169 mm-526% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| TDP Rating | 300 W | 280-7% |
| Noise Level | 32.4 dBA+4.4 dBA | 28 |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM-10% |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/7322 | https://www.zalman.com/US/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=1250 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6 | Zalman Reserator5 Z36 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
Zalman Reserator5 Z36
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A visually striking, competitively priced 360mm AIO for RGB-focused budgets.