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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs Fractal Design Celsius+ S36: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 separate most on warranty: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 3 years, Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 at 5 years, 40% in favour of Fractal Design Celsius+ S36. Fan Count splits them by another 33%, again favouring Fractal Design Celsius+ S36. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and tube length.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Fractal Design |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | AIO Liquid |
| Radiator Size | 280 mm-22% | 360 mm |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 |
| Model Number | BW007 | FD-W-2-S3601 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1156/1366/2011/2011-3/2066, AMD AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/AM4/FM1/FM2/FM2+/TR4 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+2.9 dBA | 32.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Radiator Thickness | 27 mm | 30 mm |
| Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Pump Max Speed | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-40% | 5 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 | https://assets.fractal-design.com/files/uxzbxy2o/production/b67853629f9f80acdb6dba94a8183760a3b8e25d.pdf |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fractal Design Celsius+ S36
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A tastefully understated 360mm AIO for builds that want RGB without a busy showpiece.
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