Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 23identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Rock 6:13.5 cm
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:120/135 mm
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Rock 6:31.1 dB
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:32.4 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:52.94 cfm
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:79.48 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Dark Rock 6:89.95 m³/h
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:135.04 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Rock 6:2.48 mmH2O
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2.25 mmH2O
  • Number of fans
    • Dark Rock 6:1 fan(s)
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:2 fan(s)
  • Number of heat pipes
    • Dark Rock 6:6
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:7
  • Rated current
    • Dark Rock 6:0.16 A
    • Dark Rock Pro 6:0.15 A

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Comparison of Dark Rock 6, Dark Rock Pro 6
51 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationChipsetChipset
TypeAir coolerAir cooler
Fan diameterDiffers13.5 cm120/135 mm
Supported processor socketsLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, LGA 1851, Socket AM4, Socket AM5
Rotational speed (max)2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise level (low speed)11.9 dB11.9 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs31.1 dB32.4 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers52.94 cfm79.48 cfm
AirflowDiffers89.95 m³/h135.04 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.48 mmH2O2.25 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeFluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)300000 h300000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialCopperCopper
Number of fansDiffers1 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fins materialAluminiumAluminium
Number of heat pipesDiffers67
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Power2 differ
Rated voltage12 V12 V
Fan power consumption4.8 W4.8 W
Rated currentDiffers0.16 A0.15 A
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs220 W300 W
Weight & dimensions13 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm140 mm
DepthDiffers102.4 mm147 mm
HeightDiffers162 mm169 mm
Radiator widthDiffers13.9 cm14 cm
Radiator depthDiffers7.74 cm12.2 cm
Radiator heightDiffers16.2 cm16.9 cm
WeightDiffers1.01 kg1.34 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)Differs135 x 135 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Fan 2 dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 x 135 x 25 mm
Heat pipes diameter6 mm6 mm
Cable lengthDiffers0.22 m0.12 m
Package widthDiffers202 mm193 mm
Package depthDiffers230 mm212 mm
Package heightDiffers144 mm224 mm
Package weightDiffers1.7 kg2.09 kg
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEECE, UKCA, UL, RCM, RoHS, WEEE
Sustainability certificatesTrimanTriman
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes
Logistics data5 differ
Products per shipping (inner) caseDiffers12 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers49.2 cm41.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case lengthDiffers63.9 cm45.2 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers32.4 cm48.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightDiffers21.7 kg17.9 kg

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