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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 separate most on airflow: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 42 CFM, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at 82 CFM, 49% in favour of Thermalright Silver Soul 135. Static Pressure splits them by another 28%, this time favouring Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | Silver Soul 135 |
| Height | 158.8 mm-18% | 135 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA | 29.6 dBA+3.6 dBA |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM-7% |
| Airflow | 42 CFM-49% | 82 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.9 mmH2O | 2.1 mmH2O-28% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html | https://www.thermalright.com/product/silver-soul-135/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
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