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DeepCool AK620 — Air tower
DeepCool

DeepCool AK620

Air tower

88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 wins by 2
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 — 280 AIO
Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

280 AIO

90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 lands at 88 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 at 90. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DeepCool AK620 if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 leads on thermals (90 vs 88).

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

Compared on the noise sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 leads on noise (86 vs 84).

Value for money

DeepCool AK620

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DeepCool AK620 more score per dollar ($69 vs $99).

DeepCool AK620 88
vs
90 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

Score breakdown

DeepCool AK620
88
thermals 88
noise 84
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
90
thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

DeepCool AK620 versus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 — full spec comparison
Spec DeepCool AK620 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
Type
Air tower
280 AIO

DeepCool AK620

Pros
  • +Multi-socket bracket support
  • +Quiet fans at idle
  • +Strong TDP rating
Cons
  • −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
  • −AIO pump noise varies
  • −Installation requires motherboard-off

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

Pros
  • +Multi-socket bracket support
  • +Quiet fans at idle
  • +Strong TDP rating
Cons
  • −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
  • −AIO pump noise varies
  • −Installation requires motherboard-off

FAQ: DeepCool AK620 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280

Which is better, DeepCool AK620 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DeepCool AK620 worth the price? +

At $69, DeepCool AK620 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in thermals.

Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 worth the price? +

At $99, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.

Does DeepCool AK620 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for thermals, DeepCool AK620 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 — leads on thermals (90 vs 88). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, DeepCool AK620 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 — leads on noise (86 vs 84). Compared on the noise sub-score.