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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 vs DeepCool AK500S: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 and DeepCool AK500S separate most on fan count: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 at 2, DeepCool AK500S at 1, 50% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2.

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 (240mm AIO Liquid/Infinity Mirror RGB Pump/Dual 120mm ARGB Fans/240W TDP)
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2
DeepCool AK500S (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Single 120mm Fan/220W TDP/No Display)
DeepCool AK500S
BrandCooler MasterDeepCool
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAir, Single-Tower
SeriesCooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2DeepCool AK500S
Model NumberMLW-D24M-A18PC-R2AK500S
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115XAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200
Fan Count21-50%
Noise Level27 dBA28+1 dBA
RGB LightingYesNo

Verdict

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2

7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable entry-level AIO that looks better than its price suggests, best suited to mainstream builds rather than high-TDP flagships.

DeepCool AK500S

7.5 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.

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