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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 wins by 4
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — 360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
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, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB lands at 89 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Thermals

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on thermals (96 vs 89).

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

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

Noise

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the noise sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on noise (90 vs 85).

Value for money

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 more score per dollar ($109 vs $329).

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB 89
vs
93 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Score breakdown

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93
thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100

Specs side-by-side

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB versus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Type
360 AIO
360 mm AIO
Fans
—
3× P12 PWM
Radiator thickness
—
38 mm

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 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

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: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Which is better, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

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

Which is better for thermals, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on thermals (96 vs 89). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on noise (90 vs 85). Compared on the noise sub-score.