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DeepCool AK500S vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
DeepCool AK500S and Scythe Ninja 5 separate most on fan count: DeepCool AK500S at 1, Scythe Ninja 5 at 2, 50% in favour of Scythe Ninja 5. Height splits them by another 17%, this time favouring DeepCool AK500S.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air, Single-Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool AK500S | Scythe Ninja 5 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | AK500S | SCNJ-5100 |
| Height | 155 mm | 182 mm-17% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 220-4% | 230 |
| Noise Level | 28+13.5 dBA | 14.5 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Verdict
DeepCool AK500S
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible budget trim of the AK500 line for builders who don't need the display and want to save a few dollars.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.