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Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 is cheaper at $130. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $130 (MSRP at launch (black); A-RGB variant $150) | $279.99 (Current MSRP (black RL-KR36E-B2) as of June 2026; white ~$249.99) |
| Brand | Arctic | NZXT |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2024 |
| type | aio_liquid | aio_liquid |
| radiator or height mm | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| fan count | 3 | 3 |
| socket support | Intel LGA1700, LGA1851, AMD AM4, AM5 (LGA1200/115x via optional kit) | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200/115x; AMD AM5, AM4 |
| tdp rating w | — | — |
| rgb | false | true |
| noise dba max | 40 | 30 |
| release | 2023-10 | 2024 |
Sources — Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360: arctic.de (verified 2026-06-15). NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024): nzxt.com (verified 2026-06-15).