Nzxt's High-end Contender
Nzxt positions the NZXT Kraken Elite 240 AIO 2.72 IPS LCD as a high-end cpu coolers, asking $129.99. After 569 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #34 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 $129.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Nzxt
- Price: $129.99 (well above the $63.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 569
- Category rank: #34 of 84 in cpu coolers
- Cheaper in category: 77 products
- Higher-rated in category: 75 products
- More-reviewed in category: 26 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.3-star average from 569 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the cpu coolers category is 4.6 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $129.99, the NZXT Kraken Elite 240 AIO 2.72 IPS LCD sits well above the $63.42 category average. 77 options are cheaper and 6 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 $95.09 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- 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) · Better on both axes
- Montech NX600 Dual Tower CPU Cooler 6 Heatpipes - $28.40, 4.9★ (36 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG Coreliquid A12 240 ARGB AIO Cooler at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the ID-COOLING SE-903-XT V2 CPU Air Cooler at $14.99.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.