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ARCTIC Freezer 36 vs DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL at 6.9/10.

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 leads on noise.

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL leads on cooling.

They score the same on compatibility and fit, value and build and installation.

ARCTIC Freezer 36

ARCTIC Freezer 36

7.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The ARCTIC Freezer 36 is for builders who want a quiet, low-cost air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop CPU. It suits mainstream and upper-mid-range chips rather than the hottest processors at sustained heavy loads. Buyers who want maximum air-cooling performance should look at what sits above it.

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DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

6.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AK620 DIGITAL is for builders who want a large dual-tower air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop. It suits anyone who values strong cooling and a visible temperature or load readout in the case. It is best for people willing to set a custom fan curve to manage noise.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightARCTIC Freezer 36DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL
Cooling35%7/108/10
Noise25%7/105/10
Compatibility and fit15%7/107/10
Value15%8/108/10
Build and installation10%6/106/10
Overall7.1/106.9/10

Specifications

SpecARCTIC Freezer 36DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)Single-tower air cooler, push-pull fansDual-tower tower air cooler with six 6mm copper heatpipes
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700; AMD AM5 and AM4Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 and AMD AM5/AM4
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)159 mm162 mm overall (heatsink alone 157 mm)
Rated cooling capacity (W TDP)not listed260 W (retailer figure, not confirmed by manufacturer)
Fans included and their size2× 120 mm P12 PWM PST, fluid dynamic bearing, 200–1800 rpm, 0 rpm below 5% PWMTwo 120 × 120 × 25 mm PWM fans, 500–1850 RPM, fluid dynamic bearings
Noise level (dBA)40.3 dBA at full-performance testing (measured by Tom's Hardware; no manufacturer rating published)28 dBA full-load maximum
Warranty (years)6 years (manufacturer-stated in A-RGB spec)3 years, limited

Strengths and weaknesses

ARCTIC Freezer 36

  • + Quiet operation praised by owners
  • + Ties Dark Rock Pro 4 in GamersNexus testing
  • + Supports LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5 and AM4
  • − Intel installs require the included contact frame
  • − Peerless Assassin ran 3.3 °C cooler
  • − Failed a 205 W load in Techspot's test

Skip it if:

  • Buyers pairing it with a CPU drawing 200 W or more under sustained load
  • Intel builders who do not want a contact frame on the CPU
  • Anyone chasing the lowest temperatures an air cooler can give
Read the full ARCTIC Freezer 36 review ›

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

  • + Best air-cooler result in APH Networks' test
  • + Wide socket support including LGA1851, LGA1700 and AM5
  • + Three-year limited warranty
  • − Reviewers measured 43.4 to 53 dBA under load
  • − Struggled with a 150W Ryzen 9 7900X at low revs
  • − Display shows only CPU temperature or load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a very quiet system who will not tune fan curves
  • Anyone with a compact case that cannot fit a 162 mm cooler
  • People who want a display showing more than CPU temperature or load
Read the full DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL review ›

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