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DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on max speed: DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL at 1850 RPM, Scythe Ninja 5 at 800 RPM, 57% in favour of DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL. Static Pressure splits them by another 54%, this time favouring Scythe Ninja 5. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, fan size and bearing type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK500 DIGITAL | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | R-AK500-BKADMN-G | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 160 mm | 182 mm-14% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 28 dBA+13.5 dBA | 14.5 |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1291 g | 1200 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 5 | 6 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 800 RPM-57% |
| Airflow | 68.99 CFM | 43.03 CFM-38% |
| Static Pressure | 2.19 mmH2O-54% | 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://pl.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AK500-DIGITAL-CPU-Cooler-With-Status-Display-1851-1700-AM5/2023/17258.shtml | https://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/cpu-cooler/ninja-5-rev-b.html |
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.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.