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DeepCool AK400 G2 vs DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL: Comparison
DeepCool AK400 G2 and DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL separate most on static pressure: DeepCool AK400 G2 at 3.33 mmH2O, DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 2.19 mmH2O, 34% in favour of DeepCool AK400 G2. Max Speed splits them by another 16%, again favouring DeepCool AK400 G2. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | DeepCool |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK400 G2 | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK400G2-BKNNMN-GJD | R-AK500-BKADMN-G |
| Height | 156 mm | 160 mm-3% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 31.45 dBA+3.4 dBA | 28 dBA |
| Cooler Weight | 950 g | 1291 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 5 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2200 RPM | 1850 RPM-16% |
| Airflow | 63.4 CFM-8% | 68.99 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 3.33 mmH2O | 2.19 mmH2O-34% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Fans | 1x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, up to 2200 RPM | 1x FK120 120mm FDB PWM, 500-1850 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-G2-Wood-Grain-Top-Cover-CPU-Cooler/2025/21908.shtml | https://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml |
Verdict
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.