DeepCool
DeepCool AK620
Air tower
88
/ 100
From $69
VS
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 wins by 3
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
91
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 lands at 88 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 at 91. That puts be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 ahead by 3 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 be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
DeepCool AK620 88
vs 91 be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Score breakdown
DeepCool AK620
88 thermals 88
noise 84
install 88
value 86
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
91 thermals 91
noise 87
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DeepCool AK620 | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
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
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
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 be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Which is better, DeepCool AK620 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth the price? +
At $109, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Does DeepCool AK620 or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 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.