Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each cpu cooler
Of the 6 cpu coolers we track, 4 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Noctua NH-D15 G2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Deepcool LS720 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the CPU Coolers buying guide and the reviewers we cite.