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DeepCool AK400 vs Scythe Mugen 6: Comparison
DeepCool AK400 and Scythe Mugen 6 separate most on static pressure: DeepCool AK400 at 2.04 mmH2O, Scythe Mugen 6 at 2.45 mmH2O, 17% in favour of Scythe Mugen 6. Airflow splits them by another 9%, this time favouring DeepCool AK400. They match on 8 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK400 | Scythe Mugen 6 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1 | SCMG-6000 |
| Height | 155 mm-1% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W | 200-9% |
| Noise Level | 29 dBA+2.1 dBA | 26.88 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 661 g | 1013 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM-7% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 66.47 CFM | 60.29 CFM-9% |
| Static Pressure | 2.04 mmH2O-17% | 2.45 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-Performance-CPU-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/15222.shtml | https://www.scytheus.com/mugen6 |
Verdict
DeepCool AK400
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.
Scythe Mugen 6
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly reliable budget single-tower cooler that carries forward Scythe's long-standing acoustic focus.