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Corsair A115 vs Corsair A500: Comparison
Corsair A115 and Corsair A500 separate most on static pressure: Corsair A115 at 1.73 mmH2O, Corsair A500 at 4.2 mmH2O, 59% in favour of Corsair A500. Max Speed splits them by another 33%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, fan count and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Corsair A115 | Corsair A500 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | CT-9010011-WW | CT-9010003-WW |
| Height | 164.8 mm | 165 mm0% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 33.9 dBA | 37 dBA+3.1 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Base Material | Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-33% | 2400 RPM |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 75 CFM-11% |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O-59% | 4.2 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Magnetic Levitation |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Fans | 2x AF140 ELITE PWM, 140mm | 2x CORSAIR ML120, 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010011-ww/a115-twin-tower-cpu-air-cooler-ct-9010011-ww | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww |
Verdict
Corsair A115
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable flagship air cooler whose main draw is fitting neatly into an all-Corsair build rather than leading on raw thermals.
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.