Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Pure Loop 3 | 280mm vs be quiet! Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 27identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:14 cm
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:12 cm
  • Noise level (low speed)
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:16.5 dB
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:17.3 dB
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:36.6 dB
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:36.9 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:72.2 cfm
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:61.8 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:122.6 m³/h
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:105.1 m³/h
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:2.44 mmH2O
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:2.51 mmH2O
  • Fan speed (max)
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:1800 RPM
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:2100 RPM
  • Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)
    • Pure Loop 3 | 280mm:80000 h
    • Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm:60000 h

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Comparison of Pure Loop 3 | 280mm, Pure Loop 3 LX 360mm
64 specifications
Performance9 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAll-in-one liquid coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers14 cm12 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, Socket AM4, Socket AM5, LGA 1851LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), Socket AM4, Socket AM5, LGA 1700
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneAMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (low speed)Differs16.5 dB17.3 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs36.6 dB36.9 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers72.2 cfm61.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers122.6 m³/h105.1 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers2.44 mmH2O2.51 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Bearing typeRifle bearingRifle bearing
Pump connector4-pin4-pin
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs1800 RPM2100 RPM
Pump motor speed5500 RPM5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)5500 RPM5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)3000 RPM3000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs80000 h60000 h
Design2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Radiator materialAluminumAluminum
Base plate materialCopperCopper
Number of fansDiffers2 fan(s)3 fan(s)
Number of fan blades99
Illumination LEDDiffersNoYes
Fan connectorKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Daisy chainYesYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Power1 differ
VoltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan power consumption5.4 W5.4 W
Fan currentDiffers0.13 A0.17 A
Maximum currentKnown for one0.45 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Fan voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Weight & dimensions10 differ
HeightDiffers52 mm397 mm
Radiator widthDiffers14 cm12 cm
Radiator depthDiffers5.2 cm39.7 cm
Radiator heightDiffers31.7 cm2.7 cm
Tube length40 cm40 cm
Waterblock width9.34 cm9.34 cm
Waterblock depthDiffers4.49 cm4.87 cm
Waterblock height6.85 cm6.85 cm
WeightDiffers1.06 kg1.28 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)120 x 120 x 25 mm120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package widthDiffers205 mm206 mm
Package depthDiffers365 mm461 mm
Package heightDiffers152 mm138 mm
Package weightDiffers1.95 kg2.15 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 mm
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCACE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA, WEEE
Doesn't containKnown for oneCadmium, Lead, MercuryUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesTrimanTriman
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeBoxBox
Cables includedKnown for one4-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes
Logistics data4 differ
Products per shipping (inner) caseDiffers6 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case widthDiffers38 cm43 cm
Shipping (inner) case length47.6 cm47.6 cm
Shipping (inner) case heightDiffers43.8 cm30.5 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weightDiffers13.1 kg9.9 kg

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