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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 vs NZXT Kraken 240: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 4 and NZXT Kraken 240 separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 at 160 mm, NZXT Kraken 240 at 27 mm, 493% in favour of NZXT Kraken 240. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, again favouring NZXT Kraken 240. They match on rgb lighting and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 | NZXT Kraken 240 |
| Model Number | BK021 | RL-KN240-B1 |
| Height | 160 mm-493% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 21.4 dBA | 30 dBA+8.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fan Size | 135 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1400 RPM-30% | 2000 RPM |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1376 | https://nzxt.com/products/kraken-240 |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 4
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, genuinely quiet single-tower cooler that's been slightly outclassed by be quiet!'s own newer Dark Rock 5, but still a solid mid-tier pick on sale.
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.