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Corsair A500 vs Noctua NH-P1: Comparison
Corsair A500 and Noctua NH-P1 separate most on warranty: Corsair A500 at 5 years, Noctua NH-P1 at 6 years, 17% in favour of Noctua NH-P1. Height splits them by another 4%, again favouring Noctua NH-P1. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Corsair A500 | Noctua NH-P1 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | NH-P1 |
| Height | 165 mm-4% | 158 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2/FM2+/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 0 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Warranty | 5 years-17% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-p1/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair A500 | Noctua NH-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
Noctua NH-P1
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The gold standard for genuinely silent builds, provided the CPU and case airflow stay within its passive limits.