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DeepCool AK400 vs Noctua NH-U12S Redux: Comparison
DeepCool AK400 and Noctua NH-U12S Redux separate most on static pressure: DeepCool AK400 at 2.04 mmH2O, Noctua NH-U12S Redux at 2.83 mmH2O, 28% in favour of Noctua NH-U12S Redux. Max Speed splits them by another 8%, this time favouring DeepCool AK400. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK400 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1 | NH-U12S redux |
| Height | 155 mm | 158 mm-2% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 29 dBA+3.9 dBA | 25.1 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 661 g | 710 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 1700 RPM-8% |
| Airflow | 66.47 CFM-6% | 70.75 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.04 mmH2O-28% | 2.83 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 1x FC120 FDB PWM, 120mm | 1x NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-Performance-CPU-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/15222.shtml | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-u12s-redux/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool AK400 | Noctua NH-U12S Redux |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DeepCool AK400
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.
Noctua NH-U12S Redux
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua's mounting and acoustics at Hyper 212 money — an easy budget recommendation.