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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs NZXT Kraken 240: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and NZXT Kraken 240 separate most on height: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 155 mm, NZXT Kraken 240 at 27 mm, 474% in favour of NZXT Kraken 240. Static Pressure splits them by another 61%, again favouring NZXT Kraken 240. They match on rgb lighting, fan size and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | NZXT Kraken 240 |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | RL-KN240-B1 |
| Height | 155 mm-474% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 30 dBA+7.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM-25% | 73.47 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 1.74 mmH2O-61% | 4.5 mmH2O |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://nzxt.com/products/kraken-240 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | NZXT Kraken 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alpenföhn Brocken 4
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely quiet dual-tower cooler for buyers who value acoustics as much as raw thermal ceiling.
NZXT Kraken 240
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible, well-built mid-tier AIO for NZXT ecosystem buyers who don't need RGB or a display.