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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition separate most on fan count: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 2, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Loop 280. Warranty splits them by another 33%, again favouring be quiet! Pure Loop 280. They match on rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
| Model Number | BW007 | RR-212S-20PK-R2 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+9.1 dBA | 26 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years-33% |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Pure Loop 280
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, no-frills AIO that does exactly what it says, aimed squarely at builders who have no interest in RGB lighting.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
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