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DeepCool LT720 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
DeepCool LT720 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135 fan count compared
Fan count is where these two genuinely part company, DeepCool LT720 3 against Thermalright Silver Soul 135 1, a 67% lead for DeepCool LT720. Static pressure runs the same way, 3.27 mmH2O on the DeepCool LT720 versus 2.1 mmH2O on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135, another win for DeepCool LT720. Add max speed to that, 2250 RPM on the DeepCool LT720 versus 1850 RPM on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135, and the pattern holds.
Which should you buy, DeepCool LT720 or Thermalright Silver Soul 135?
it is the wrong buy for buyers who prioritize long-term brand pump reliability data over price. It also earns its place with buyers who want genuinely strong 360mm AIO thermals without flagship pricing. It is the wrong buy for buyers wanting an integrated VRM fan, where the Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 ARGB, covered elsewhere on this site, includes one. Buy the Thermalright Silver Soul 135 for enthusiasts wanting flagship-adjacent cooling on a budget and single-fan-clearance cases, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting premium brand warranty support and RGB-themed builds. 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 Thermalright Silver Soul 135 (8.1/10): near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
What DeepCool LT720 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 have in common
Everything else lines up. Fan size, bearing type, pwm control and fan connection read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the DeepCool LT720 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 32.9 dBA on the DeepCool LT720 versus 29.6 dBA on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright
Cooler Type
- DeepCool LT720
- AIO Liquid
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Air Tower
Series
- DeepCool LT720
- DeepCool LT720
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
Model Number
- DeepCool LT720
- R-LT720-BKAMNF-G-1
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Silver Soul 135
Socket Compatibility
- DeepCool LT720
- AMD sTRX4/sTR4/AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- DeepCool LT720
- Not Applicable
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- DeepCool LT720
- 3Best
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1-67%
Noise Level
- DeepCool LT720
- 32.9 dBA
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 29.6 dBABest
Fan Size
- DeepCool LT720
- 120 mm
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 120 mm
Max Speed
- DeepCool LT720
- 2250 RPMBest
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1850 RPM-18%
Airflow
- DeepCool LT720
- 85.85 CFMBest
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 82 CFM-4%
Static Pressure
- DeepCool LT720
- 3.27 mmH2O
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 2.1 mmH2O-36%
Bearing Type
- DeepCool LT720
- Fluid Dynamic
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control
- DeepCool LT720
- Yes
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Yes
Fan Connection
- DeepCool LT720
- Standard 4-Pin PWM
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Standard 4-Pin PWM
Fans
- DeepCool LT720
- 3x 120mm FDB PWM, 500-2250 RPM
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1x TL-D12 PRO-G 120mm PWM
Which one should you pick?
Choose DeepCool LT720 if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 1), the higher max speed (2250 RPM vs 1850 RPM) and the higher airflow (85.85 CFM vs 82 CFM).
Choose Thermalright Silver Soul 135 if you want the lower noise level (29.6 dBA vs 32.9 dBA).
Verdict
DeepCool LT720
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest thermal-performance-per-dollar 360mm AIOs on the market today.
Thermalright Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.