Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 separate most on height: be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 163 mm, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at 135 mm, 21% in favour of Thermalright Silver Soul 135. They match on tower type and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | BK004 | Silver Soul 135 |
| Height | 163 mm-21% | 135 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 24.4 | 29.6 dBA+5.2 dBA |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
|---|---|---|
| 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! Shadow Rock 3
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest cooler in be quiet!'s Shadow Rock series, and a genuinely quiet single-tower option for buyers who put acoustics ahead of maximum thermal headroom.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
More comparisons in CPU Coolers
- be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs EK Waterblocks EK-AIO Basic 240
- be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero
- be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs Noctua NH-P1
- ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 vs DeepCool LT720
- be quiet! Light Loop 360 vs be quiet! Shadow Rock 3