NZXT Kraken Elite
CPU Coolers

Kraken Elite

NZXT

Released Jul 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 30, 2026

NZXT 240mm Kraken Elite All-in-One Liquid Cooler in the CPU Coolers category. The NZXT Kraken Elite scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Cubed3, Pcgamer, and Kitguru.

Critic Score

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86

based on 4 expert reviews

TomshardwareCubed3PcgamerKitguru

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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  • Expensive(3)

4 Publication Reviews

92
Major publication11/2024

AI summary of this review

NZXT's Kraken Elite 360 RGB is one of the best-performing and best-looking AIOs on the market, with chart-topping noise-normalized performance – but it ain't cheap.

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90
Independent publication03/2025

AI summary of this review

NZXT's Kraken Elite 360 RGB is a premium AIO cooler with excellent performance, attractive RGB design, and quiet operation.

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82
Major publication06/2025

AI summary of this review

The Kraken Elite represents a new chapter for NZXT and a step away from Asetek's all-consuming patents.

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80
Established publication07/2023

AI summary of this review

NZXT has launched new Kraken AIO CPU coolers with LCD screens and new fans, available in various configurations.

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