NZXT Kraken Core 360 RGB vs Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V3
Key differences
- Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V3: noise 25.6 dB(A) vs 31.9 dB(A) (20% lower)
Same on both: rgb Yes, fans 3, type All-in-one liquid, sockets AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851, fan size 120 mm, radiator 360 mm.
| NZXT Kraken Core 360 RGB | Thermalright Aqua Elite 360 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Type | All-in-one liquid | All-in-one liquid |
| Max speed | 2,400 RPM | 1,500 RPM |
| Noise | 31.9 dB(A) | 25.6 dB(A) |
| Sockets | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 |
| Fan size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Radiator | 360 mm | 360 mm |