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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on fan count: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 1, Scythe Ninja 5 at 2, 50% in favour of Scythe Ninja 5. Height splits them by another 3%, again favouring Scythe Ninja 5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | Ninja 5 |
| Height | 158.8 mm-3% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA+1.1 dBA | 24.9 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Scythe Ninja 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.
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