Cooler Master recently released the Masterliquid Mirror as you can choose between three versions with the ML240, ML280 and ML360. So, what are the main differences and similarities?
You can find out in this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
When compared to the MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror and MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror, the MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror has a bigger radiator, comes with an additional fan and features a higher TDP.
The ML280 Mirror has bigger individual fan sizes, which results in more airflow, lower air pressure, lower maximum fan speed and higher minimum fan noise when compared to the ML240 Mirror and ML280 Mirror.
ML240 Mirror vs. ML280 Mirror vs. ML360 Mirror Comparison Chart
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the three CPU coolers below.
| MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror (MLX-D24M-A18PK-R1) | MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror (MLX-D28M-A14PK-R1) | MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror (MLX-D36M-A18PK-R1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Color | Black | Black | Black |
| CPU Socket | AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA2011 LGA2011-v3 LGA1200 LGA2066 | AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA2011 LGA2011-v3 LGA1200 LGA2066 | AM2 AM2+ AM3 AM3+ AM4 FM1 FM2 FM2+ LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA2011 LGA2011-v3 LGA1200 LGA2066 |
| Radiator Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Radiator Dimensions | 277.0 mm x 119.6 mm x 27.2 mm | 318.0 mm x 140.0 mm x 27.2 mm | 394.0 mm x 119.6 mm x 27.2 mm |
| 3rd Gen Dual Chamber Pump? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pump Dimensions | 81.2 mm x 76.0 mm x 57.8 mm | 81.2 mm x 76.0 mm x 57.8 mm | 81.2 mm x 76.0 mm x 57.8 mm |
| Pump Mean Time to Failure | 70,000 hours | 70,000 hours | 70,000 hours |
| Pump Noise Level | Less than 10 dBA | Less than 10 dBA | Less than 10 dBA |
| Pump Power Connector | 3-Pin | 3-Pin | 3-Pin |
| Pump Rated Voltage | 12 VDC | 12 VDC | 12 VDC |
| Pump Power Consumption | 2.36 W | 2.36 W | 2.36 W |
| Fan Quantity | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Fan Dimensions | 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm | 140 mm x 140 mm x 25 mm | 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm |
| Fan LED Type | Non-LED | Non-LED | Non-LED |
| Fan Speed | 650 RPM to 1800 RPM (± 5%) | 650 RPM to 1400 RPM (± 5%) | 650 RPM to 1800 RPM (± 5%) |
| Fan Airflow | Up to 62 CFM | Up to 67 CFM | Up to 62 CFM |
| Fan Noise Level | 8 dBA to 27 dBA | 10 dBA to 27 dBA | 8 dBA to 27 dBA |
| Fan Pressure | Up to 2.50 mm/H₂O | Up to 2.25 mm/H₂O | Up to 2.50 mm/H₂O |
| Fan Life Expectancy | 160,000 hours | 160,000 hours | 160,000 hours |
| Fan Power Connector | 4-Pin (PWM) | 4-Pin (PWM) | 4-Pin (PWM) |
| Fan Rated Voltage | 12VDC | 12VDC | 12VDC |
| Fan Rated Current | 0.15A | 0.15A | 0.15A |
| Infinite Mirror? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thermal Design Power | 200 W | 230 W | 280 W |
| RAM Clearance? | No | No | No |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 2-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Exterior Color
The ML240, ML280 and ML360 all use a black exterior color.
CPU Socket
The three versions of the Cooler Master MasterLiquid Mirror are compatible with the following CPU sockets:
- AM2
- AM2+
- AM3
- AM3+
- AM4
- FM1
- FM2
- FM2+
- LGA1150
- LGA1151
- LGA1155
- LGA1156
- LGA2011
- LGA2011-v3
- LGA1200
- LGA2066
Radiator Material
The radiators for the three coolers in this versus guide are made of aluminum.
Radiator Dimensions
The ML360 has the biggest radiator, followed by the ML280. The ML240 has the smallest radiator in this liquid cooler series.
You can find the dimensions for all three below:
- ML240 Mirror: 277.0 mm x 119.6 mm x 27.2 mm
- ML280 Mirror: 318.0 mm x 140.0 mm x 27.2 mm
- ML360 Mirror: 394.0 mm x 119.6 mm x 27.2 mm
3rd Gen Dual Chamber Pump
All three versions utilize Cooler Master’s new third-generation dual chamber pump, which features a redesigned housing and impeller to provide better heat dissipation at lower noise levels.
Pump Dimensions
The pump dimensions for the Master Liquid Mirror CPU coolers are the same at 81.2 mm x 76.0 mm x 57.8 mm.
Pump Mean Time to Failure
The Mean Time to Failure (or MTTF for short) of the pumps is 70,000 hours. MTTF measures how long a pump is expected to last before it suffers a critical hardware failure.
Pump Noise Level
The noise level for the ML240, ML280 and ML360 pumps are identical with less than 10 dBA.
Pump Power Connector
The pumps all use the 3-Pin power connector.
Pump Rated Voltage
Furthermore, the three pumps have a rated voltage of 12 VDC.
Pump Power Consumption
Finally, all of the ML240, ML280 and ML360 pumps consume 2.36 W of power.
Fan Quantity
The MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror and MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror comes with two fans each. The MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror is equipped with three fans.
Fan Dimensions
The ML280 Mirror uses a bigger individual fan size when compared to the other two CPU coolers in this comparison.
You can find the fan dimensions below:
- MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror: 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm
- MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror: 140 mm x 140 mm x 25 mm
- MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror: 120 mm x 120 mm x 25 mm
Fan LED Type
The fans of all three liquid coolers are non-LED.
Fan Speed
The ML240 Mirror and ML360 Mirror have the same range when it comes to fan speed. At the maximum fan speed, the ML280 Mirror is 400 RPM slower than the other two CPU coolers.
You can find the speed specifications below:
- ML240 Mirror: 650 RPM to 1800 RPM (± 5%)
- ML280 Mirror: 650 RPM to 1400 RPM (± 5%)
- ML360 Mirror: 650 RPM to 1800 RPM (± 5%)
Fan Airflow
The MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror has a higher maximum fan airflow when compared to the MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror and MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror.
You can take a look at the airflow stats below:
- ML240 Mirror: Up to 62 CFM
- ML280 Mirror: Up to 67 CFM
- ML360 Mirror: Up to 62 CFM
Fan Noise Level
When it comes to the fan noise level, the ML240 and ML360 are tied for having the lowest noise levels. The ML280 has a higher minimal noise level when compared to the other two.
You can check out the fan noise specs below:
- ML240 Mirror: 8 dBA to 27 dBA
- ML280 Mirror: 10 dBA to 27 dBA
- ML360 Mirror: 8 dBA to 27 dBA
Fan Pressure
The ML240 and ML360 have a higher maximum fan pressure than the ML280.
You can take a look at the pressure specifications below:
- ML240 Mirror: Up to 2.50 mm/H₂O
- ML280 Mirror: Up to 2.25 mm/H₂O
- ML360 Mirror: Up to 2.50 mm/H₂O
Fan Life Expectancy
The fans for all three CPU coolers have a life expectancy of 160,000 hours.
Fan Power Connector
The fans also use a 4-Pin (PWM) power connector.
Fan Rated Voltage
Moreover, the rated voltage for the fans is 12VDC.
Fan Rated Current
Finally, the rated current for the fans is 0.15A.
Infinite Mirror
All three of the MasterLiquid Mirror Liquid Coolers uses Infinite Mirror. Along with the ARGB pump, you will be able to match the lighting of the CPU cooler with the rest of your PC components.
Thermal Design Power
The ML360 Mirror has the highest Thermal Design Power (or TDP for short) while the ML240 Mirror has the lowest. The ML280 Mirror is in the middle.
You can find the TDP for each cooler below:
- ML240 Mirror: 200 W
- ML280 Mirror: 230 W
- ML360 Mirror: 280 W
RAM Clearance
None of the Master Liquid Mirror versions offer RAM clearance.
Warranty
The Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240 Mirror, Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror and Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror each comes with a 2-year warranty.
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