Arctic
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
280 AIO
90
/ 100
From $99
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 wins by 3
Arctic
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 lands at 90 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…
- ✓Class-leading value
- ✓Integrated VRM fan
- ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 90
vs 93 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Score breakdown
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
90 thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93 thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 280 AIO | 360 mm AIO |
| Fans | — | 3× P12 PWM |
| Radiator thickness | — | 38 mm |
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
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Pros
- +Class-leading value
- +Integrated VRM fan
- +Excellent sustained load thermals
Cons
- −Utilitarian looks
- −Thick rad needs case clearance
- −No RGB standard model
FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 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.