Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 vs be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 LX

53specifications compared
10differ
43identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Noise level (low speed)
- PURE LOOP 3:15.4 dB
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:15.5 dB
Noise level (high speed)
- PURE LOOP 3:35.2 dB
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:35 dB
Maximum airflow
- PURE LOOP 3:59.6 cfm
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:61.8 cfm
Airflow
- PURE LOOP 3:101.2 m³/h
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:105.1 m³/h
Maximum air pressure
- PURE LOOP 3:2.41 mmH2O
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:2.51 mmH2O
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)
- PURE LOOP 3:80000 h
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:60000 h
Illumination LED
- PURE LOOP 3:No
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:Yes
Fan current
- PURE LOOP 3:0.13 A
- PURE LOOP 3 LX:0.17 A

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Comparison of PURE LOOP 3, PURE LOOP 3 LX
55 specifications	A be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 View product	B be quiet! PURE LOOP 3 LX View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
Type	All-in-one liquid cooler	All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	LGA 1851, LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1200 (Socket H5), LGA 1700, 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
Compatible processor series	AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9	AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, Intel® Core™ i9
Noise level (low speed)Differs	15.4 dB	15.5 dB
Noise level (high speed)Differs	35.2 dB	35 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers	59.6 cfm	61.8 cfm
AirflowDiffers	101.2 m³/h	105.1 m³/h
Maximum air pressureDiffers	2.41 mmH2O	2.51 mmH2O
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing type	Rifle bearing	Rifle bearing
Pump connector	4-pin	4-pin
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)	2100 RPM	2100 RPM
Pump motor speed	5500 RPM	5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (max)	5500 RPM	5500 RPM
Pump motor speed (min)	3000 RPM	3000 RPM
Fan's mean time to failure (MTTF)Differs	80000 h	60000 h
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Radiator material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Base plate material	Copper	Copper
Number of fans	2 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Number of fan blades	9	9
Illumination LEDDiffers	No	Yes
Display type	Not applicable	Not applicable
Daisy chain	Yes	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Power1 differ
Fan power consumption	5.4 W	5.4 W
Fan currentDiffers	0.13 A	0.17 A
Fan voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Height	52 mm	52 mm
Radiator width	12 cm	12 cm
Radiator depth	27.7 cm	27.7 cm
Radiator height	2.7 cm	2.7 cm
Tube length	40 cm	40 cm
Waterblock width	9.34 cm	9.34 cm
Waterblock depth	6.85 cm	6.85 cm
Waterblock heightDiffers	4.49 cm	4.87 cm
WeightDiffers	1.02 kg	1.05 kg
Fan dimensions (W x D x H)	120 x 120 x 25 mm	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Package width	240 mm	240 mm
Package depth	321 mm	321 mm
Package height	140 mm	140 mm
Package weight	1.75 kg	1.75 kg
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UKCA
Doesn't contain	Cadmium, Lead, Mercury	Cadmium, Lead, Mercury
Sustainability certificates	Triman	Triman
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Cables includedKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal grease	Yes	Yes

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