First Impressions
Nzxt positions the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB AIO LCD Cooler as a premium cpu coolers, asking $119.99. After 152 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #59 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 $119.99 should reflect the price premium with metal accents, better fit-and-finish, and tighter tolerances.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Nzxt
- Price: $119.99 (well above the $63.42 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 152
- Category rank: #59 of 84 in cpu coolers
- Cheaper in category: 74 products
- Higher-rated in category: 75 products
- More-reviewed in category: 49 products
What 152 Buyers Say
A 4.3-star average from 152 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 $119.99, the NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB AIO LCD Cooler sits well above the $63.42 category average. 74 options are cheaper and 9 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 $85.09 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Noctua NH-U12A chromax.Black 120mm CPU Cooler - $139.95, 4.8★ (2,715 reviews) · Higher rated
- Noctua NH-D15S chromax.Black Dual Tower 140mm - $124.95, 4.8★ (2,112 reviews) · Higher rated
- Corsair Nautilus 240 RS ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler - $99.00, 4.6★ (1,490 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.
Is It For You?
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.
Wrap-Up
6.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.