NZXT
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White
360 AIO
89
/ 100
From $329
VS
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 wins by 2
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
91
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White lands at 89 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 at 91. That puts be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White 89
vs 91 be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Score breakdown
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White
89 thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
91 thermals 91
noise 87
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 AIO | Air tower |
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
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
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 · White vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Which is better, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth the price? +
At $109, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Does NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · White or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 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.