The Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (88% better).
Kraken 240 wins in 1 spec (TDP Rating: 67% better).
Recommendation
Choose Assassin X 120 Refined SE if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
Choose Kraken 240 if tdp rating matters more to you.
| Spec | NZXTKraken 240 | ThermalrightAssassin X 120 Refined SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | AIO | Air Tower |
| Height | 56 mm | 148 mm |
| Radiator Size | 240 mm | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 250W+67% | 150W |
| Fans | 2 | 1 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level |
| 30.6 dB(A) |
| 25 dB(A)−18% |
| Fan RPM | 500 - 1800 | 500 - 1550 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $150 | $18−88% |
| Release Date | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 |
