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be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 vs Noctua NH-U12S Redux: Comparison
be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 and Noctua NH-U12S Redux separate most on fan count: be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 at 2, Noctua NH-U12S Redux at 1, 50% in favour of be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3. Warranty splits them by another 50%, this time favouring Noctua NH-U12S Redux. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK041 | NH-U12S redux |
| Height | 155 mm | 158 mm-2% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 34.8 dBA+9.7 dBA | 25.1 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 124 mm | 125 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 1070 g | 710 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM-15% |
| Airflow | 59.6 CFM-16% | 70.75 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Fans | 2x Pure Wings 3 120mm PWM | 1x NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5599 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-u12s-redux/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Noctua NH-U12S Redux
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua's mounting and acoustics at Hyper 212 money — an easy budget recommendation.