ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR vs NZXT Kraken Plus 280 CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR and NZXT Kraken Plus 280 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR	NZXT Kraken Plus 280
Prices (Change region) - Buy now	Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $129.99 In Stock $129.99 Out of Stock Free shipping $129.99
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Brand ARCTIC	Brand NZXT
Model ACFRE00038A	Model RL-KN280-B2
Release Date 📅 September 2017	Release Date 📅 May 2025
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA2011 LGA2011-3 LGA2066 sTR4 sTR5 sTRX4 sWRX8	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851
Liquid Cooler No	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size -	Radiator Size 280 mm
Noise Level 24.4 dB	Noise Level 30 dB
Fan RPM 200 - 1800 RPM	Fan RPM 500 - 1700 RPM
Height 155 mm	Height 56 mm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the ARCTIC Freezer 33 TR:

Supports the following socket formats: LGA2011, LGA2011-3, LGA2066, sTR4, sTR5, sTRX4, sWRX8
Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken Plus 280:

Newer Product, it was released around 8 years later
Supports the following socket formats: LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1200, LGA1700, LGA1851

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