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Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex vs Noctua NH-U9S: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex and Noctua NH-U9S separate most on fan count: Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex at 2, Noctua NH-U9S at 1, 50% in favour of Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. Airflow splits them by another 38%, again favouring Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 612 Apex | Noctua NH-U9S |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | MAP-T6PN-225PK-R1 | NH-U9S |
| Height | 159 mm-27% | 125 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 30 dBA+7.2 dBA | 22.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 5 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM-17% |
| Airflow | 75.2 CFM | 46.44 CFM-38% |
| Static Pressure | 3.63 mmH2O | 2.28 mmH2O-37% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 5 years-17% | 6 years |
| Fans | 2x 120mm PWM (Mobius 120P) | 1x NF-A9 PWM, 92mm |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-612-apex.html | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-u9s/specifications |
Verdict
Noctua NH-U9S
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible, well-built compact cooler for mATX builds that don't need flagship-level thermal headroom.
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