The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (31% better).
EK-AIO 280 D-RGB wins in 1 spec (TDP Rating: 20% better).
Recommendation
Choose Dark Rock Pro 4 if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
Choose EK-AIO 280 D-RGB if tdp rating matters more to you.
| Spec | be quiet!Dark Rock Pro 4 | EKEK-AIO 280 D-RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | AIO |
| Height | 163 mm | 52 mm |
| Radiator Size | N/A | 280 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 250W | 300W+20% |
| Fans | 2 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | ||
| 24.3 dB(A)−24% |
| 32 dB(A) |
| Fan RPM | 1500 | 550 - 2200 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | AM2+, AM3+, FM2+, LGA2011-3, LGA2011, LGA2066, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4, AM3, AM2, FM1, FM2 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $90−31% | $130 |
| Release Date | Apr 2018 | Jan 2022 |
