Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
280 AIO
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
360 AIO
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 lands at 90 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black 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 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 280 AIO | 360 AIO |
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black? +
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black 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 · Black worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · Black 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.