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DeepCool AK400 vs Zalman CNPS20X: Comparison

DeepCool AK400 and Zalman CNPS20X separate most on fan count: DeepCool AK400 at 1, Zalman CNPS20X at 2, 50% in favour of Zalman CNPS20X. TDP Rating splits them by another 27%, again favouring Zalman CNPS20X. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, noise level and bearing type.

DeepCool AK400 (Single-Tower Air/4 Copper Heatpipes/220W TDP/120mm FDB Fan/Budget-Mainstream)
DeepCoolDeepCool AK400
Zalman CNPS20X (Dual-Tower Air/8 Heatpipes/Dual 140mm ARGB Fans/165mm Height/Flagship RGB Tower)
ZalmanZalman CNPS20X

Specs

Specification
DeepCool AK400 (Single-Tower Air/4 Copper Heatpipes/220W TDP/120mm FDB Fan/Budget-Mainstream)
DeepCool AK400
Zalman CNPS20X (Dual-Tower Air/8 Heatpipes/Dual 140mm ARGB Fans/165mm Height/Flagship RGB Tower)
Zalman CNPS20X
BrandDeepCoolZalman
Cooler TypeAir TowerAir Tower
SeriesDeepCool AK400Zalman CNPS20X
Tower TypeSingle-TowerDual-Tower
Model NumberR-AK400-BKNNMN-G-1CNPS20X
Height155 mm165 mm-6%
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115XAMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower LayoutSingle-TowerDual-Tower
Fan Count1-50%2
TDP Rating220 W-27%300 W
Noise Level29 dBA29 dBA
RGB LightingNoYes
Cooler Weight661 g1300 g
Heatpipe Count46
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
Max Speed1850 RPM1500 RPM-19%
Airflow66.47 CFM61 CFM-8%
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
PWM ControlYesYes
LightingNoneARGB
Fan ConnectionStandard 4-Pin PWMStandard 4-Pin PWM
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK400-Performance-CPU-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/15222.shtmlhttps://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=323

Price comparison

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Verdict

DeepCool AK400

7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely competitive budget single-tower cooler, now sold alongside its own updated G2 revision.

Zalman CNPS20X

7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

An aggressively priced RGB flagship-class dual-tower for builders who want the look without premium-brand cost.

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