DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360

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all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the NZXT Kraken Elite 360 at 6.8/10.

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL leads on cooling and value.

The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 leads on noise and build and installation.

They score the same on compatibility and fit.

The biggest difference is value, where the DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL scores 8/10 to the NZXT Kraken Elite 360's 5/10.

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

6.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AK620 DIGITAL is for builders who want a large dual-tower air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop. It suits anyone who values strong cooling and a visible temperature or load readout in the case. It is best for people willing to set a custom fan curve to manage noise.

Typically about £52.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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NZXT Kraken Elite 360

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 is for builders who want a 360 mm AIO on a current Intel or AMD platform. It suits people who want low temperatures under heavy load and a simple install. It is less suited to buyers watching the budget closely.

Typically about £279.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL	NZXT Kraken Elite 360
Cooling	35%	8/10	7/10
Noise	25%	5/10	7/10
Compatibility and fit	15%	7/10	7/10
Value	15%	8/10	5/10
Build and installation	10%	6/10	8/10
Overall		6.9/10	6.8/10

Specifications

Spec	DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL	NZXT Kraken Elite 360
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)	Dual-tower tower air cooler with six 6mm copper heatpipes	Liquid AIO with 360 mm radiator
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)	Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 and AMD AM5/AM4	Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200, 115X; AMD AM5, AM4
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)	162 mm overall (heatsink alone 157 mm)	Radiator 401 × 120 × 27 mm; pump cap 93.5 mm diameter × 65 mm high
Rated cooling capacity (W TDP)	260 W (retailer figure, not confirmed by manufacturer)	not listed
Fans included and their size	Two 120 × 120 × 25 mm PWM fans, 500–1850 RPM, fluid dynamic bearings	Elite 360: 3 × F120P (2024) 120 mm static-pressure fans, 500–2,000 ±200 RPM, 30 dBA each. Elite 360 RGB: 1 × F360 RGB Core fan containing three 120 mm fans, 500–2,400 ±250 RPM, 30.0 dBA per fan
Noise level (dBA)	28 dBA full-load maximum	Elite 360 RGB: 33.88 dB stated by manufacturer; PCGamesN lists 34 dBA
Warranty (years)	3 years, limited	6 years

Strengths and weaknesses

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

+ Best air-cooler result in APH Networks' test
+ Wide socket support including LGA1851, LGA1700 and AM5
+ Three-year limited warranty
− Reviewers measured 43.4 to 53 dBA under load
− Struggled with a 150W Ryzen 9 7900X at low revs
− Display shows only CPU temperature or load

Skip it if:

Buyers building a very quiet system who will not tune fan curves
Anyone with a compact case that cannot fit a 162 mm cooler
People who want a display showing more than CPU temperature or load

Read the full DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL review ›

NZXT Kraken Elite 360

+ Reviews report temperatures mostly below 70 °C under heavy load
+ Straightforward installation with pre-applied paste and tool-free brackets
+ Six-year warranty and wide socket support
− Fans reported as harsh near maximum speed
− Owners call the price high
− Thin accessory bundle with no spare thermal paste

Skip it if:

Buyers whose case cannot take a 401 mm radiator
Buyers sensitive to fan noise who want to run fans at full speed
Buyers on a tight budget who object to a high price and thin bundle

Read the full NZXT Kraken Elite 360 review ›

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