Eliminating the mechanical pump from the AIO cooling equation does have some benefits.

der8auer compared the Wieland prototype to the closest comparable AIO system he had on hand a Corsair 360mm AIO.

It’s not a perfect apples to apples comparison, but it’ll have to do for now.

Testing a prototype pump-less AIO cooling solution

der8auer identified multiple points where the Wieland cooler could be improved.

Conversely, a mix of copper and aluminum would no doubt complicate manufacturing and drive up cost.