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be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 and SilverStone AR12 separate most on fan count: be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 at 2, SilverStone AR12 at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280. Max Speed splits them by another 18%, this time favouring SilverStone AR12.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | SilverStone |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 2 280 | SilverStone Argon AR12 |
| Model Number | BW018 | SST-AR12 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM3/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA115X/1366/2011/2066 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 33.8 dBA+4.8 dBA | 29 |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1240 g | 632 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-18% | 2200 RPM |
| Airflow | 72.2 CFM | 68.9 CFM-5% |
| Static Pressure | 2.44 mmH2O-10% | 2.7 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/4398 | https://www.enostech.com/silverstone-ar12-rgb-cpu-air-cooler-review/ |
Verdict
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.