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be quiet! Pure Loop 280 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Loop 280 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE separate most on max speed: be quiet! Pure Loop 280 at 1600 RPM, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 1550 RPM, 3% in favour of be quiet! Pure Loop 280. They match on fan count and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Loop 280 | Peerless Assassin |
| Model Number | BW007 | PA120 SE |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 35.1 dBA+9.5 dBA | 25.6 dBA |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1550 RPM-3% |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1960 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/peerless-assassin-120-se/ |
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.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best cooling-per-dollar in air cooling right now.
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