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be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 vs Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 and Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2 separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 at 3 years, Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2 at 5 years, 40% in favour of Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2. Airflow splits them by another 22%, this time favouring be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280. They match on 9 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm | 240 mm-14% |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 | Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2 |
| Model Number | BW018 | FD-W-L1-S2412 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1150/1151/1155/1156/1366/2011/2011-3/2066, AMD AM5/AM4/FM2+/FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 33.8 dBA+0.6 dBA | 33.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Radiator Thickness | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.2 CFM | 56 CFM-22% |
| Static Pressure | 2.44 mmH2O | 2.34 mmH2O-4% |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | ARGB |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 years |
| Fans | 2x Pure Wings 3 140mm PWM high-speed | 2x Aspect 12 RGB PWM, 500-2000 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/4398 | https://www.fractal-design.com/products/water-cooling/lumen-series/lumen-s24/lumen-s24-v2-rgb/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 | Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Fractal Design Lumen S24 v2
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-friendly 240mm AIO that adds tasteful RGB without a big price jump.
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