Rank #9 in Best AIO CPU Cooler 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Disagree
NZXT Kraken Plus 360
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The NZXT Kraken Plus 360 is number 9 in this guide at £129.98, rated 4.4 from 388 ratings. It is a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler with a 1.54-inch square LCD on the pump cap, an NZXT Turbine pump, F120P high-static-pressure fans and tool-free brackets for the latest AMD and Intel sockets. Its own dimensions field gives 36 cm of length, which matches the 360mm in the name, and its 2.16-watt figure sits inside the same 1.8 W to 16 W band that every other 360mm AIO here falls into.
The number worth pausing on is the noise figure. The spec field states 30 Decibels — one figure for the whole cooler — while the bullet copy says Zero RPM Mode stops the fans completely at low loads for silent operation. A cooler whose fans stop cannot be described by a single 30 dB reading, and the listing never says which mode that 30 dB refers to. The rest of the noise wording is claim, not measurement: 'low-noise cooling', 'quiet airflow' and 'silent operation' all appear without a figure attached. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and its customer reviews; we have not tested the cooler ourselves.
How those 388 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £129.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 388 ratings |
| Noise level (as listed) | 30 Decibels |
| Wattage | 2.16 watts at 12 volts DC |
| Radiator size | 360mm; item dimensions 36L x 12W x 2.6H centimetres |
| Fan behaviour (as listed) | Zero RPM Mode stops the fans completely at low loads |
| LCD | 1.54-inch square, customised through NZXT CAM |
| Socket support | Latest AMD and Intel sockets, including AM5 and LGA 1851 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Amazing AIO. Incredibly silent and the installation was quick and easy. Keeps my intel cpu at a calm 80° on max load and it is a power hungry chip. The screen is such a nice addition too. System temps at a glance and the software is not problem either. Built super nice too and fits nicely in my case.”
Verified purchase“This AIO is superb value for money. I needed a cooler in a hurry and I was initially worried about pairing this with a 9950X3D but my word, it's doing a superb job at keeping it cool. Idle temps around 45deg and under heavy load on something like BF6 it sits around 70deg.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best AIO CPU Cooler 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Numbers That Disagree.
Questions people ask
How loud is the NZXT Kraken Plus 360?
The listing's spec field gives a noise level of 30 Decibels, while the bullet copy describes Zero RPM Mode stopping the fans completely at low loads — so that single 30 dB figure does not cover both modes.
Does the NZXT Kraken Plus 360 fit AM5 and LGA 1851?
Yes. The listing says the included tool-free mounting brackets support the latest AMD and Intel CPU sockets, including AM5 and LGA 1851.
How much power does the NZXT Kraken Plus 360 draw?
The spec field lists 2.16 watts at 12 volts DC, with a 3-pin or 4-pin power connector.
What can the LCD screen show?
A 1.54-inch square LCD that displays real-time system temperatures, animated GIFs, custom images or web integrations such as Spotify and YouTube, all customisable through NZXT CAM software.
What is included for installation?
Pre-applied thermal paste and a single breakout cable from the pump cap; the listing does not name any other accessories in the box.
Does the radiator really measure 360mm?
The name says 360mm and the item dimensions field lists 36 centimetres of length, so the two agree on the radiator size.
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