NZXT Kraken Elite 360
CPU Coolers

Kraken Elite 360

NZXT

Released May 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Premium AIO liquid cooler with easy breakout cable setup, quiet operation, and vibrant RGB display delivering top-tier performance. The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 scores 87/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the cpu coolers category. Coverage includes reviews from Tomshardware, Cubed3, Xda-developers, and Pcgamer.

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87

based on 5 expert reviews

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5 Expert Reviews

95
Nov 10, 2024

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.

90
Mar 23, 2025

NZXT has once again blown it out of the park; the Kraken 360 Elite RGB is a device that, case permitting, deserves to be the main feature of a new PC build or upgrade.

90
May 9, 2023

The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is among the best CPU coolers NZXT has made so far, offering excellent thermal performance for flagship AMD and Intel processors.

82
Jun 5, 2025

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

80
Jul 21, 2023

NZXT has launched new Kraken AIO CPU coolers with LCD screens and newly designed F120/F140 Core RGB fans, available in various sizes and configurations.