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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
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB lands at 89 and NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB if…

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

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White 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

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB 89
vs
89 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White

Score breakdown

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB versus NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White — full spec comparison
Spec NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White
Type
360 AIO
360 AIO

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

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White

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 · RGB vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White

Which is better, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White? +

Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White worth the price? +

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

Does NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · RGB or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White 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.