Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm vs be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm

35specifications compared
11differ
24identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- Silent Loop 240mm:12 cm
- Silent Loop 280mm:14 cm
Maximum airflow
- Silent Loop 240mm:65.51 cfm
- Silent Loop 280mm:94.2 cfm
Airflow
- Silent Loop 240mm:111.3 m³/h
- Silent Loop 280mm:160 m³/h
Fan noise level (max)
- Silent Loop 240mm:36.9 dB
- Silent Loop 280mm:37.3 dB
Fan speed (max)
- Silent Loop 240mm:2000 RPM
- Silent Loop 280mm:1600 RPM
Fan static pressure
- Silent Loop 240mm:2.23 mmH2O
- Silent Loop 280mm:1.82 mmH2O
Width
- Silent Loop 240mm:124 mm
- Silent Loop 280mm:144 mm
Height
- Silent Loop 240mm:277 mm
- Silent Loop 280mm:319 mm

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Comparison of Silent Loop 240mm, Silent Loop 280mm
39 specifications	A be quiet! Silent Loop 240mm View product	B be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm View product
Performance6 differ
Suitable location	Processor	Processor
Type	All-in-one liquid cooler	All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	14 cm
Supported processor sockets	LGA 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	LGA 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 airflowDiffers	65.51 cfm	94.2 cfm
AirflowDiffers	111.3 m³/h	160 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Fan noise level (min)	16.1 dB	16.1 dB
Fan noise level (max)Differs	36.9 dB	37.3 dB
Fan bearing technology	Rifle bearing	Rifle bearing
Pump connector	3-pin	3-pin
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Differs	2000 RPM	1600 RPM
Fan static pressureDiffers	2.23 mmH2O	1.82 mmH2O
Pump motor speed	2200 RPM	2200 RPM
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	80000 h	80000 h
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Material	Copper	Copper
Radiator material	Copper	Copper
Number of fans	2 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Poweridentical
Fan power consumption	3.6 W	3.6 W
Fan current	0.3 A	0.3 A
Fan voltage	12 V	12 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	124 mm	144 mm
Depth	55 mm	55 mm
HeightDiffers	277 mm	319 mm
Radiator widthDiffers	12.4 cm	14.4 cm
Radiator depth	3 cm	3 cm
Radiator heightDiffers	27.7 cm	31.9 cm
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	1.57 kg
Fan thickness	2.5 cm	2.5 cm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	255 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.67 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kit	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Thermal grease	Yes	Yes

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