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DeepCool LT720 vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison
DeepCool LT720 vs Scythe Ninja 5 max speed compared
Max speed is where these two genuinely part company, DeepCool LT720 2250 RPM against Scythe Ninja 5 800 RPM, a 64% lead for DeepCool LT720. DeepCool LT720 also leads on airflow, 85.85 CFM on the DeepCool LT720 versus 43.03 CFM on the Scythe Ninja 5. Fan count runs the same way, 3 on the DeepCool LT720 versus 2 on the Scythe Ninja 5, another win for DeepCool LT720. Add static pressure to that, 3.27 mmH2O on the DeepCool LT720 versus 4.8 mmH2O on the Scythe Ninja 5, and the pattern holds.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for buyers who prioritize long-term brand pump reliability data over price. It is equally the pick for buyers who want genuinely strong 360mm AIO thermals without flagship pricing. Avoid it for buyers wanting an integrated VRM fan, where the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB, covered elsewhere on this site, includes one. it is not the pick for the smallest cases, given the dual-tower footprint and buyers wanting RGB lighting, since Scythe keeps this unlit. The same goes for buyers who want dual-tower cooling with a specific focus on quiet acoustics. It is the wrong buy for the heaviest overclocking, where the DeepCool Assassin IV, covered elsewhere on this site, has more headroom. Our rating of the DeepCool LT720 (8.3/10): one of the strongest thermal-performance-per-dollar 360mm AIOs on the market today. Our rating of the Scythe Ninja 5 (8/10): A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Do the DeepCool LT720 and Scythe Ninja 5 differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 32.9 dBA on the DeepCool LT720 versus 14.5 dBA on the Scythe Ninja 5.
Is the Fan Size the same on the DeepCool LT720 and Scythe Ninja 5?
It is. Both are listed at 120 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Scythe
Cooler Type
- DeepCool LT720
- AIO Liquid
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Air Tower
Series
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool LT720
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Scythe Ninja 5
Model Number
- DeepCool LT720
- R-LT720-BKAMNF-G-1
- Scythe Ninja 5
- SCNJ-5100
Socket Compatibility
- DeepCool LT720
- AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
- Scythe Ninja 5
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- DeepCool LT720
- Not Applicable
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Dual-Tower
Fan Count
- DeepCool LT720
- 3Best
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 2-33%
Noise Level
- DeepCool LT720
- 32.9 dBA
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 14.5 dBABest
RGB Lighting
- DeepCool LT720
- Yes
- Scythe Ninja 5
- No
Cooler Weight
- DeepCool LT720
- 1856 g
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 1200 gBest
Fan Size
- DeepCool LT720
- 120 mm
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- DeepCool LT720
- 2250 RPMBest
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 800 RPM-64%
Airflow
- DeepCool LT720
- 85.85 CFMBest
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 43.03 CFM-50%
Static Pressure
- DeepCool LT720
- 3.27 mmH2O-32%
- Scythe Ninja 5
- 4.8 mmH2O
Bearing Type
- DeepCool LT720
- Fluid Dynamic
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control
- DeepCool LT720
- Yes
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Yes
Fan Connection
- DeepCool LT720
- Standard 4-Pin PWM
- Scythe Ninja 5
- Standard 4-Pin PWM
Which one should you pick?
Choose DeepCool LT720 if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 2), the higher max speed (2250 RPM vs 800 RPM) and the higher airflow (85.85 CFM vs 43.03 CFM).
Choose Scythe Ninja 5 if you want the lower noise level (14.5 dBA vs 32.9 dBA) and the higher static pressure (4.8 mmH2O vs 3.27 mmH2O).
Verdict
DeepCool LT720
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest thermal-performance-per-dollar 360mm AIOs on the market today.
Scythe Ninja 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.