Arctic
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
240 AIO
87
/ 100
From $89
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 wins by 3
Arctic
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
280 AIO
90
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 lands at 87 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 at 90. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 87
vs 90 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
Score breakdown
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
87 thermals 87
noise 83
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
90 thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 240 AIO | 280 AIO |
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 worth the price? +
At $89, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in install.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 worth the price? +
At $99, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.