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Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 vs NZXT Kraken 240: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 and NZXT Kraken 240 separate most on warranty: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 at 2 years, NZXT Kraken 240 at 6 years, 67% in favour of NZXT Kraken 240. Static Pressure splits them by another 44%, again favouring NZXT Kraken 240. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, radiator size and fan count.

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 (240mm AIO Liquid/Infinity Mirror RGB Pump/Dual 120mm ARGB Fans/240W TDP)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2
NZXT Kraken 240 (240mm AIO Liquid/Minimalist Design/NZXT CAM/Reliable Mid-Tier)
NZXTNZXT Kraken 240

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2 (240mm AIO Liquid/Infinity Mirror RGB Pump/Dual 120mm ARGB Fans/240W TDP)
Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2
NZXT Kraken 240 (240mm AIO Liquid/Minimalist Design/NZXT CAM/Reliable Mid-Tier)
NZXT Kraken 240
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
Cooler TypeAIO LiquidAIO Liquid
Radiator Size240 mm240 mm
SeriesCooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2NZXT Kraken 240
Model NumberMLW-D24M-A18PC-R2RL-KN240-B1
Socket CompatibilityAMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115XAMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X
Fan Count22
Noise Level27 dBA30 dBA+3 dBA
RGB LightingYesNo
Radiator Thickness27.2 mm27 mm
Pump Max Speed2500 RPM2800 RPM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
Max Speed1800 RPM-10%2000 RPM
Airflow62 CFM-16%73.47 CFM
Static Pressure2.5 mmH2O-44%4.5 mmH2O
LightingRGBNone
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
Source URLhttps://pcper.com/2020/04/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-v2-rgb-cpu-cooler-review/https://nzxt.com/products/kraken-240

Verdict

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L V2

7.6 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable entry-level AIO that looks better than its price suggests, best suited to mainstream builds rather than high-TDP flagships.

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.

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