The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 is the objective winner of this comparison, securing victories in three out of four evaluated specifications. Its most significant advantage is its MSRP, which is 51% better than that of the alternative. By outperforming the competition in the majority of categories, this cooler establishes itself as the more efficient choice for users prioritizing value and overall technical specifications in their cooling solution.

Choose the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 if you want the superior value proposition offered by its lower MSRP. Conversely, select the be quiet! Silent Loop 2 360mm if your primary requirement is a larger radiator, as it holds a 29% advantage in radiator size. This specific physical dimension is the only area where the latter component surpasses the former, making it the appropriate selection for builds requiring that specific hardware configuration.