Arctic
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
93
/ 100
From $109
VS
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
Air tower
93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 lands at 93 and Noctua NH-D15 · Black at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…
- ✓Class-leading value
- ✓Integrated VRM fan
- ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
Pick Noctua NH-D15 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 93
vs 93 Noctua NH-D15 · Black
Score breakdown
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93 thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
93 thermals 93
noise 89
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 | Noctua NH-D15 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 mm AIO | Air tower |
| Fans | 3× P12 PWM | — |
| Radiator thickness | 38 mm | — |
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
Noctua NH-D15 · Black
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 360 vs Noctua NH-D15 · Black
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Noctua NH-D15 · Black? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Noctua NH-D15 · Black worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 or Noctua NH-D15 · 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.