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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs DeepCool Assassin IV: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and DeepCool Assassin IV separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 3 years, DeepCool Assassin IV at 6 years, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, again favouring DeepCool Assassin IV. They match on fan count, rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | DeepCool Assassin IV |
| Model Number | BW007 | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+5.8 dBA | 29.3 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1220 g | 1575 g |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-11% | 1800 RPM |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml |
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 Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
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