First Impressions
Nzxt positions the NZXT Kraken Core 240 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler as a premium cpu coolers, asking $89.99. After 35 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.9 stars. We've ranked it #73 out of 84 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
What's in the Box
Construction at $89.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
The Numbers
- Brand: Nzxt
- Price: $89.99 (well above the $63.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.9 of 5.0
- Reviews: 35
- Category rank: #73 of 84 in cpu coolers
- Cheaper in category: 65 products
- Higher-rated in category: 1 products
- More-reviewed in category: 73 products
From the Reviews
With only 35 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.9-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 84 cpu coolers options we track is 4.6 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
The Field Around It
At $89.99, the NZXT Kraken Core 240 RGB AIO Liquid Cooler sits well above the $63.42 category average. 65 options are cheaper and 18 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler ($34.90, 4.7★, 18,419 reviews). It's $55.09 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 240 ARGB AIO Cooler - $69.99, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Better on both axes
- darkFlash DG240 240mm AIO ARGB Liquid Cooler - $37.17, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Cheaper
- Montech NX600 Dual Tower CPU Cooler 6 Heatpipes - $28.40, 4.9★ (36 reviews) · Cheaper If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the ID-COOLING SE-903-XT V2 CPU Air Cooler at $14.99.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
7.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.