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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos separate most on max speed: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 1600 RPM, Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos at 2500 RPM, 36% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos. They match on cooler type, tower layout and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm-22% | 360 mm |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | MasterLiquid Atmos |
| Model Number | BW007 | MLX-D36M-A25PZ-R1 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+7.9 dBA | 27.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Radiator Thickness | 27 mm | 27.2 mm |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-36% | 2500 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 | https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-liquid-cooling-system/p/N82E16835103362 |
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 MasterLiquid 360 Atmos
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cooler whose distinctive ring-fan design is a genuine aesthetic differentiator more than a thermal one.
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