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be quiet! Light Loop 360 vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
be quiet! Light Loop 360 and Noctua NH-D9L separate most on fan count: be quiet! Light Loop 360 at 3, Noctua NH-D9L at 1, 67% in favour of be quiet! Light Loop 360. Warranty splits them by another 50%, this time favouring Noctua NH-D9L.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Light Loop 360 | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Model Number | BW022 | NH-D9L |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| Noise Level | 36.8 dBA+14 dBA | 22.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1480 g | 531 g |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM-5% |
| Airflow | 61.8 CFM | 46.44 CFM-25% |
| Static Pressure | 2.51 mmH2O | 2.28 mmH2O-9% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/5184 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Light Loop 360 | Noctua NH-D9L |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
be quiet! Light Loop 360
8 / 10 Expert Rating
be quiet!'s cooling quality with a genuine RGB showcase — a strong pick for builders who want both.
Noctua NH-D9L
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The best compact dual-tower option for small-case builds that still want Noctua-grade reliability and don't want to compromise all the way down to a single-tower cooler.
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