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DeepCool AK400 G2 vs DeepCool Castle 360EX: Comparison

DeepCool AK400 G2 and DeepCool Castle 360EX separate most on fan count: DeepCool AK400 G2 at 1, DeepCool Castle 360EX at 3, 67% in favour of DeepCool Castle 360EX. Static Pressure splits them by another 30%, this time favouring DeepCool AK400 G2. They match on fan size, pwm control and fan connection.

Specs

Specification
DeepCool AK400 G2 (Single-Tower Air/4 Copper Heatpipes/220W TDP/120mm FDB Fan/Woodgrain or Digital Display)
DeepCool AK400 G2
DeepCool Castle 360EX (360mm AIO Liquid/A-RGB Pump and Fans/Ceramic Bearing/300W TDP)
DeepCool Castle 360EX
BrandDeepCoolDeepCool
Cooler TypeAir TowerAIO Liquid
SeriesDeepCool AK400 G2DeepCool Castle 360EX
Model NumberR-AK400G2-BKNNMN-GJDDP-GS-H12-CSL360EX
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115XAMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
Tower LayoutSingle-TowerNot Applicable
Fan Count1-67%3
Noise Level31.45 dBA32.1 dBA+0.7 dBA
Cooler Weight950 g1706 g
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Max Speed2200 RPM1800 RPM-18%
Airflow63.4 CFM-2%64.4 CFM
Static Pressure3.33 mmH2O2.33 mmH2O-30%
PWM ControlYesYes
Fan ConnectionStandard 4-Pin PWMStandard 4-Pin PWM
Fans1x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, up to 2200 RPM3x 120mm Hydro Bearing PWM, 500-1800 RPM
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-G2-Wood-Grain-Top-Cover-CPU-Cooler/2025/21908.shtmlhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuliquidcoolers/Castle-360EX-Liquid-CPU-Cooler/2021/121.shtml

Verdict

DeepCool Castle 360EX

7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid value-tier 360mm RGB AIO, worth buying on sale but generally outclassed by DeepCool's own newer LT720 at similar pricing.

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