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Corsair A500 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
Corsair A500 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 separate most on fan count: Corsair A500 at 2, Thermalright Silver Soul 135 at 1, 50% in favour of Corsair A500. Static Pressure splits them by another 50%, again favouring Corsair A500. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Corsair A500 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | CT-9010003-WW | Silver Soul 135 |
| Height | 165 mm-22% | 135 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 37 dBA+7.4 dBA | 29.6 dBA |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM-23% |
| Airflow | 75 CFM-9% | 82 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 4.2 mmH2O | 2.1 mmH2O-50% |
| Bearing Type | Magnetic Levitation | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 2x CORSAIR ML120, 120mm | 1x TL-D12 PRO-G 120mm PWM |
| 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.thermalright.com/product/silver-soul-135/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair A500 | Thermalright Silver Soul 135 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.