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DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL vs NZXT T120: Comparison
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL and NZXT T120 separate most on airflow: DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 68.99 CFM, NZXT T120 at 78.02 CFM, 12% in favour of NZXT T120. Height splits them by another 3%, again favouring NZXT T120. They match on 6 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL | NZXT T120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK500-BKADMN-G | RC-TN120-B1 |
| Height | 160 mm-3% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 28 dBA+7 dBA | 21 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 5 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Airflow | 68.99 CFM-12% | 78.02 CFM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Source URL | https://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml | https://nzxt.com/products/t120 |
Verdict
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart mid-tier single-tower cooler whose display feature is a genuine, software-free convenience rather than a gimmick.
NZXT T120
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, well-built budget air cooler that mostly sells itself on matching NZXT's case aesthetic rather than chasing the top of the thermal charts.