NZXT Kraken Elite 280 - RL-KN28E-B1-280mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooler - Customizable 2.36" LCD Display for Images, Performance Metrics and More - High-Performance Pump - 2 x F140P Fans - Black
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Size: 280mm Radiator
Style: Kraken Elite
Color: Black
Features
- PERSONALIZATION THAT POPS: Display a favorite animated GIF or static image, monitor real-time PC performance metrics, see music that's currently playing, integrate web content and more with NZXT CAM software.
- WIDE-ANGLE LCD DISPLAY: 2.36"" diameter LCD display with a wide viewing angle, crisp 640x640 resolution, high 60 Hz refresh rate, and a vivid 690 cd/m2 backlight brings on-screen content to life.
- HIGH-PERFORMANCE PUMP: The powerful Asetek pump operates at up to 2,800 RPM to ensure efficient and quiet coolant circulation.
- POWERFUL COOLING: Static Pressure Fans with fluid dynamic bearings provide an optimal balance of high static pressure and airflow for powerful cooling with minimal noise.
- SIMPLE SETUP: A single breakout cable from pump to motherboard makes for easy installation.
Description
With the Kraken Elite 280, RL-KN28E-B1, Get high-performance cooling, display a favorite animated GIF or static image, monitor real-time PC performance metrics, see music that's currently playing, stream browser content and more with NZXT CAM software.
Product Dimensions: 16.7"L x 8.1"W x 6.1"H
Brand: NZXT
Power Connector Type: 4-Pin
Voltage: 12 Volts
Wattage: 12 watts
Cooling Method: Water
Compatible Devices: Desktop
Noise Level: 32.1 dB
Material: Rubber
Air Flow Capacity: 99.68 Cubic Feet Per Minute
Product Dimensions : 16.7 x 8.1 x 6.1 inches; 5.25 Pounds
Item model number : RL-KN28E-B1
Date First Available : May 11, 2023
Manufacturer : NZXT
Best Sellers Rank: #626 in Water Cooling Systems #800 in Computer CPU Cooling Fans
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Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,270 ratings
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Size: 280mm Radiator
Style: Kraken Elite RGB
Color: White
This is the first AIO I have purchased and it seems to be doing its job as intended. This was put in a white Hyte y60 case as it seemed to be one of the only 280mm white AIO. I was originally going to buy the last gen version of this cooler, but figured I might as well buy this new one which just got released. Glad I did too as the larger screen is much nicer to look at. All of my opinions here are based on the out of the box behavior of the cooler, no NZXT cam configuring was done. Performance: Cools my 7900x pretty decently. According to the cooler screen, it sits around 33-34 idling and the highest I've seen it hit is 37 degrees when doing short intense computations. Installation: Really straight forward with an AMD x670e board. Way better than my previous experience installing a BeQuiet! Dark rock pro 3/4 to an intel based system. It's also great that the cooler can be oriented at different angles (30 degree steps I believe) which gives it even more flexibility in installations. (the default orientation has the tubes coming out the bottom of the screen/coldplate. Rotating the screens image requires software) Noise: Runs quiet enough. I can somewhat hear the whoosh of the fans, however it is over powered by the stock fans my case came in. As for pump noise, I'm not entirely sure I hear it. Occasionally I hear a sound from my PC, but I have yet to determine if it is coil whine from my new build, or if it is the pump occasionally whirring. Fans: I plan on upgrading the fans at a later date with lian li infinity fans, but I have honestly been pleasantly surprised by how well the rgb looks. However, I would have preferred being able to buy the cooler without the fans and fan hub included. If I wanted NZXT fans, I would get NZXT. Let me make the choice and save money by not having to buy stuff I am not going to use. Linux software support: One gripe I have is that there is no official software support in linux. But I guess I can't complain too much as I am probably 1 of 3 people that it matters to. Still, I'd like to see companies like NZXT support projects such as openrgb and coolero/liquidctl. [Rant: Even if I ran windows, god forbid I install bloatware like NZXT cam + a million other rgb software to suck up my hardware resources. I just don't get why so much money is spent on software no one likes when NZXT could just spend a day giving the open source community the usb com specs for the cooler and reap the benefits of 'free' work.] Thankfully by default the leds on the fan are white, and the temperature on the screen is also colored white. One of these days when i have hours to waste, I will try fooling around with liquidctl and see if I can get the experimental controls to work. Conclusion: It's a high end, white, 280mm AIO with a big ol' screen. And its price reflects that. It looks great and the install is easy. If you are going to blow money on a high end AIO, its going to be pretty hard to beat this one. I really only have issues on the software side.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023 by Mooshy
Size: 280mm Radiator
Style: Kraken Elite
Color: Black
Works really well, looks cool and keeps my CPU cooler, having a 5 yr warranty is great for peace of mind, I definitely got it for a steal at $130!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by CentSix CentSix
Has kept 2 of my processors cool. Kept my i9 14900k (after undervolting & overclocking) down at around 32C on idle and around 65C while playing games, and has kept my 9800x3d at around 40C idle & around 55C while playing games. The software is called NZXT Cam. It's very simple to set up and use. NZXT Cam probably slows down the performance of the computer overall, but it's negligible.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025 by Connor Loomis
Size: 280mm Radiator
Style: Kraken Elite
Color: Black
For those that are looking for a viable water cooling solution for your 14900K/13900K beyond the higher rated air cooling solutions (Thermalrite Peerless Assassin/Noctua D15), this NZXT Kraken 280 will get the job done. Prior to this unit, I was running a Noctua U12A, which is sufficient for a 14900K but only with Intel Default Settings set. Now I can run it with the Intel "Extreme" settings which allows a higher amperage rating at 400A (as opposed to 307A). Keeps my i9 14900K cool at around 34°C at Idle, and typically 50°C when gaming. When running some AI programs it spikes a bit but never gets beyond 60°C. Fairly quiet in a dual chamber case (Montech King 95 Pro) and I never hear fans at full speed. The CAM software from NZXT can be a bit annoying because while I enjoy it's customization feature, when waking up your PC from sleep or turning on, you'll have to restart the app to get your custom readings. Otherwise this is a fine unit with a fairly easy installation. I chose this over the Arctic Liquid Freezer III due to the installation process. On the Arctic unit you have to take off your CPU retention bracket and I didn't want to deal with that, possibly damaging the processor. It literally took me 15 minutes from start to finish to get the Kraken bracket installed on my motherboard with everything attached.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024 by Frankybigguns Frankybigguns
The NZXT Kraken Elite, takes everything you liked about the old NZXT Z series AIO coolers and makes it better. The cooler looks great, is easy to install, is very quiet, offers a minimalist aesthetic in either black or white colours and at a reasonable price with great features in a variety of sizes for all builds. I love the large matte display on this AIO. Having the ability to have a dual infographic for the temps of my CPU and GPU at a glance is awesome. This AIO requires use of NZXT’s CAM software which is either a blessing or a curse depending on your view point to me it’s lightweight and unintrusive so I have no issues with it. Via the CAM software you can also do really cool things like apply gifs to the screen customising the AIO to truly make it feel unique to your tastes and build. The AIO only needs one cable to function this time as opposed to the older Z series AIOs from NZXT which require multiple cables. Overall this AIO is my go to choice for my personal PC builds as the Kraken series has proven to me time and time again to be reliable and capable of doing its job well. Lastly if you don’t need a larger 60Hz display please buy the non-elite version of this AIO they use the same Asetek pump so your only paying for a better screen. Same goes for if you intend to use your own fans like me. I made the mistake of ordering the RGB version of this AIO when since I was using the Lian Li Uni Fans I should have just saved money and bought the non-RGB version.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024 by JD JD
The LCD is very high quality and display pretty much anything you want. It’s pretty simple to install especially if you watch a YouTube video. The cooling is excellent letting me run over 400 fps in Fortnite with my cpu and gpu at temps no higher that 50-60. Overall it’s a great AIO and has a great software. I have seen although that after a month the pump may malfunction so if it does I’ll write another review. But for now it’s a very beautiful addition to my setup.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024 by bates bates