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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs DeepCool AK500S: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and DeepCool AK500S separate most on fan count: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 2, DeepCool AK500S at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Loop 280.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | DeepCool AK500S |
| Model Number | BW007 | AK500S |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+7.1 dBA | 28 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
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.
DeepCool AK500S
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.
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