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DeepCool AK620 — Air tower
DeepCool

DeepCool AK620

Air tower

88
/ 100
From $69
VS
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB wins by 1
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 lands at 88 and NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB at 89. That puts NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DeepCool AK620 if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Tie

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

DeepCool AK620

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DeepCool AK620 more score per dollar ($69 vs $329).

DeepCool AK620 88
vs
89 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

Score breakdown

DeepCool AK620
88
thermals 88
noise 84
install 88
value 86
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

DeepCool AK620 versus NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB — full spec comparison
Spec DeepCool AK620 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB
Type
Air tower
360 AIO

DeepCool AK620

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

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

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: DeepCool AK620 vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

Which is better, DeepCool AK620 or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB? +

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DeepCool AK620 worth the price? +

At $69, DeepCool AK620 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in thermals.

Is NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in thermals.

Does DeepCool AK620 or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 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.

Which is the better value, DeepCool AK620 or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB? +

DeepCool AK620 — more score per dollar ($69 vs $329). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.