NZXT
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
$279.99
Released 2024
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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) vs Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 is cheaper at $169.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Lian Li
Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360
$169.99Cheaper
Released 2023-07
Which is better: the NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) or Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 is the cheaper at $169.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) | Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $169.99 |
| Brand | NZXT | Lian Li |
| Released | 2024 | 2023-07 |
| Type | aio_liquid | aio_liquid |
| Radiator or height (mm) | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Fan count | 3 | 3 |
| Socket support | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200/115x; AMD AM5, AM4 | Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x; AMD AM5, AM4 |
| Tdp rating (W) | — | — |
| Rgb | Yes | Yes |
| Noise dba max | 30 | 38.1 |
| Release | 2024 | 2023-07 |
Sources — NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024): nzxt.com (verified 2026-06-15). Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360: lian-li.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) and Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Socket support: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200/115x; AMD AM5, AM4 vs Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x; AMD AM5, AM4
- Noise dba max: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) 30 vs Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360 38.1
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)
No sourced tester review yet.
Lian Li Galahad II Trinity Performance 360
Two whitelisted testers, Tom's Hardware and TechPowerUp, both lab-tested this exact 360mm Galahad II Trinity Performance and crown it a class-leading 360mm AIO on raw cooling at a reasonable $169.99, while flagging very loud full-speed fans (55.2 dBA on Tom's Hardware, 63 dBA on TechPowerUp). Every quote and measured figure below was reconfirmed against the published review text. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading / best-in-class 360mm cooling performance; Reasonable $169.99 price for the performance delivered; Fast, easy installation with pre-installed fans.
Flagged: Very loud fans at full speed (55.2-63 dBA measured); Plastic AMD AM4/AM5 mounting clips feel less premium; Fan ARGB lighting kit costs extra / ARGB not for everyone.