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DeepCool Assassin IV vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 at 3, 33% in favour of NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, again favouring NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | AIO Liquid |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 2024 |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | RL-KR36E-B2 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 2-33% | 3 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-25% | 2400 RPM |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Fans | 1x 140mm + 1x 120mm FDB PWM | F360 RGB Core (2024), 3x 120mm single-frame |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://support.nzxt.com/hc/en-us/articles/47306825106459-Kraken-Elite-2024-Specs |
Verdict
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
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