Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Silent Loop 120mm vs be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Silent Loop 120mm:12 cm
    • Silent Loop 280mm:14 cm
  • Maximum airflow
    • Silent Loop 120mm:65.51 cfm
    • Silent Loop 280mm:94.2 cfm
  • Airflow
    • Silent Loop 120mm:111.3 m³/h
    • Silent Loop 280mm:160 m³/h
  • Fan noise level (max)
    • Silent Loop 120mm:36.9 dB
    • Silent Loop 280mm:37.3 dB
  • Fan speed (max)
    • Silent Loop 120mm:2000 RPM
    • Silent Loop 280mm:1600 RPM
  • Fan static pressure
    • Silent Loop 120mm:2.23 mmH2O
    • Silent Loop 280mm:1.82 mmH2O
  • Width
    • Silent Loop 120mm:128 mm
    • Silent Loop 280mm:144 mm
  • Depth
    • Silent Loop 120mm:95 mm
    • Silent Loop 280mm:55 mm

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Comparison of Silent Loop 120mm, Silent Loop 280mm
39 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationProcessorProcessor
TypeAll-in-one liquid coolerAll-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers12 cm14 cm
Supported processor socketsLGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+, Socket TR4LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+, Socket TR4
Maximum airflowDiffers65.51 cfm94.2 cfm
AirflowDiffers111.3 m³/h160 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportYesYes
Fan noise level (min)16.1 dB16.1 dB
Fan noise level (max)Differs36.9 dB37.3 dB
Fan bearing technologyRifle bearingRifle bearing
Pump connector3-pin3-pin
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs2000 RPM1600 RPM
Fan static pressureDiffers2.23 mmH2O1.82 mmH2O
Pump motor speed2200 RPM2200 RPM
Mean time between failures (MTBF)80000 h80000 h
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialCopperCopper
Radiator materialCopperCopper
Number of fans2 fan(s)2 fan(s)
Fan connector4-pin4-pin
Poweridentical
Fan power consumption3.6 W3.6 W
Fan current0.3 A0.3 A
Fan voltage12 V12 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers128 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers95 mm55 mm
HeightDiffers153 mm319 mm
Radiator widthDiffers12.8 cm14.4 cm
Radiator depthDiffers4.5 cm3 cm
Radiator heightDiffers15.3 cm31.9 cm
WeightDiffers1.29 kg1.57 kg
Fan thickness2.5 cm2.5 cm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.67 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitYesYes
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseYesYes

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