Noctua NL-LC1-42 vs NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Noctua NL-LC1-42 and NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB are in Supported Sockets, Radiator Size, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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Noctua NL-LC1-42	NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB
Prices (Change region) In Stock $279.95 Last updated 8 minutes ago.	Prices (Change region) In Stock $169.99 Last updated 7 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $169.99 In Stock $169.99 In Stock Free shipping $169.99 Show 1 more offers
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Brand Noctua	Brand NZXT
Model NL-LC1-42	Model RL-KR360-B2
Release Date 📅 June 2026	Release Date 📅 May 2025
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler Yes
Radiator Size 420 mm	Radiator Size 360 mm
Noise Level 24.8 dB	Noise Level 31.9 dB
Fan RPM 0 - 1500 RPM	Fan RPM 500 - 2400 RPM
Height 70 mm	Height 56 mm