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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
VS
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB wins by 3
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB

Air tower

92
/ 100
From $35
Specdex verdict

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black lands at 89 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB at 92. That puts Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black if…

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

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black 89
vs
92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB

Score breakdown

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black versus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB
Type
360 AIO
Air tower

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 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

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB

Which is better, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black worth the price? +

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

Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB worth the price? +

At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in thermals.

Does NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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.