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Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT vs DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL: Comparison

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT and DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL separate most on fan count: Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT at 2, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 1, 50% in favour of Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT. Airflow splits them by another 22%, again favouring Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT. They match on rgb lighting and pwm control.

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT (280mm AIO Liquid/33 Capellix RGB LEDs/XT Fans/280W TDP)
CorsairCorsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Real-Time Status Display/260W TDP/Dual 120mm FDB Fan)
DeepCoolDeepCool AK500 DIGITAL

Specs

Specification
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT (280mm AIO Liquid/33 Capellix RGB LEDs/XT Fans/280W TDP)
Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL (Single-Tower Air/5 Heatpipes/Real-Time Status Display/260W TDP/Dual 120mm FDB Fan)
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
BrandCorsairDeepCool
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAir Tower
SeriesCorsair H115i Elite Capellix XTDeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
Model NumberCW-9060069-WWR-AK500-BKADMN-G
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5/sTRX4/sTR4, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
Tower LayoutNot ApplicableSingle-Tower
Fan Count21-50%
Noise Level33.8 dBA+5.8 dBA28 dBA
RGB LightingYesYes
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
Max Speed1700 RPM-8%1850 RPM
Airflow89 CFM68.99 CFM-22%
Static Pressure2 mmH2O-9%2.19 mmH2O
PWM ControlYesYes
Fan ConnectionIncluded HubStandard 4-Pin PWM
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/cw-9060069-ww/icue-h115i-elite-capellix-xt-liquid-cpu-coolerhttps://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml

Verdict

Corsair H115i Elite Capellix XT

8.4 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 280mm AIO with genuinely improved fans over the standard Elite Capellix, best for builders already committed to Corsair's classic iCUE ecosystem.

DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL

8.1 / 10 Expert Rating

A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.

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