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be quiet! Dark Rock 5 vs NZXT Kraken 240: Comparison
be quiet! Dark Rock 5 and NZXT Kraken 240 separate most on height: be quiet! Dark Rock 5 at 161 mm, NZXT Kraken 240 at 27 mm, 496% in favour of NZXT Kraken 240. Fan Count splits them by another 50%, again favouring NZXT Kraken 240. They match on rgb lighting, fan size and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | be quiet! Dark Rock 5 | NZXT Kraken 240 |
| Model Number | BK035 | RL-KN240-B1 |
| Height | 161 mm-496% | 27 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 29.8 dBA | 30 dBA+0.2 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM-5% |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Fans | 1x Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM | 2x NZXT F120P, 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/5110 | https://nzxt.com/products/kraken-240 |
Verdict
be quiet! Dark Rock 5
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-judged mid-tier dual-tower cooler that keeps be quiet!'s acoustic focus at a friendlier price than the Pro 6.
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.