Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! DARK ROCK 5 vs be quiet! LIGHT LOOP 240mm White

40specifications compared
28differ
12identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- DARK ROCK 5:Air cooler
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:All-in-one liquid cooler
Maximum airflow
- DARK ROCK 5:55 cfm
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:61.8 cfm
Airflow
- DARK ROCK 5:93.5 m³/h
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:105.1 m³/h
Bearing type
- DARK ROCK 5:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:Rifle bearing
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)
- DARK ROCK 5:300000 h
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:60000 h
Product colour
- DARK ROCK 5:Black
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:White
Number of fans
- DARK ROCK 5:1 fan(s)
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:2 fan(s)
Illumination LED
- DARK ROCK 5:No
- LIGHT LOOP 240mm White:Yes

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Comparison of DARK ROCK 5, LIGHT LOOP 240mm White
72 specifications	A be quiet! DARK ROCK 5 View product	B be quiet! LIGHT LOOP 240mm White View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
TypeDiffers	Air cooler	All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5	LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5, Socket TR4
Maximum airflowDiffers	55 cfm	61.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers	93.5 m³/h	105.1 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing typeDiffers	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Rifle bearing
Fan noise level (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.4 dB
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.9 dB
Fan bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-pin
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2100 RPM
Pump motor speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2900 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2900 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs	300000 h	60000 h
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	2100 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	11.9 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	29.8 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	2.73 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Base plate material	Copper	Copper
Number of fansDiffers	1 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Illumination LEDDiffers	No	Yes
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Display type	Not applicable	Not applicable
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS, WEEE, Triman
Fins materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of heat pipesKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Rated voltage	12 V	12 V
Fan power consumptionDiffers	2.4 W	5.4 W
Fan currentDiffers	0.1 A	0.45 A
Fan voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Maximum currentKnown for one	0.2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions11 differ
WidthDiffers	136 mm	94 mm
DepthDiffers	101 mm	82 mm
HeightDiffers	161 mm	75 mm
Radiator widthDiffers	13.6 cm	12 cm
Radiator depthDiffers	7.6 cm	5.2 cm
Radiator heightDiffers	16.1 cm	27.7 cm
Tube lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cm
WeightDiffers	1.03 kg	1.2 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)	120 x 120 x 25 mm	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthDiffers	146 mm	205 mm
Package depthDiffers	198 mm	322 mm
Package heightDiffers	224 mm	137 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	2.1 kg
Heat pipes diameterKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.22 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, RoHS, TÜV mark, UKCA, UL, WEEE	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Mounting kit	Yes	Yes
LED controller interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-pin
RGB controller includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of nutsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU bracket(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Installation instructionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal grease	Yes	Yes
Logistics data5 differ
Products per shipping (inner) caseDiffers	12 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers	31 cm	34 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthDiffers	61 cm	44 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers	48.3 cm	46 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightDiffers	18.6 kg	13.7 kg

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