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DeepCool AK400 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
DeepCool AK400 and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on static pressure: DeepCool AK400 at 2.04 mmH2O, Scythe Ninja 5 at 4.8 mmH2O, 57% in favour of Scythe Ninja 5. Max Speed splits them by another 57%, this time favouring DeepCool AK400. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK400 | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1 | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 155 mm | 182 mm-17% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W-4% | 230 |
| Noise Level | 29 dBA+14.5 dBA | 14.5 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 661 g | 1200 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 800 RPM-57% |
| Airflow | 66.47 CFM | 43.03 CFM-35% |
| Static Pressure | 2.04 mmH2O-57% | 4.8 mmH2O |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.html |
Verdict
DeepCool AK400
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.