NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White vs …
Every cpu coolers worth comparing against the NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
94
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Cheaper alternatives
COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · RGB
95
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
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COOLER comparison VS
NZXT
NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White
86
vs
Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
94
See full comparison
Frequently asked
What's better than the NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White? +
Higher-scoring cpu coolers include Noctua NH-D15 G2, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White. Each scores above the NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White's 86/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Noctua NH-D15 G2, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the NZXT Kraken 280 RGB · White's $229 MSRP.