NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB vs Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB and Noctua NH-L9i are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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NZXT Kraken Plus 240 RGB	Noctua NH-L9i
Prices (Change region) In Stock $119.99 Last updated 54 minutes ago. In Stock Free shipping $119.99 In Stock $119.99 In Stock Free shipping $119.99 Show 1 more offers	Prices (Change region) In Stock $49.95 Last updated 49 minutes ago. In Stock + $11.20 Shipping $49.95
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Brand NZXT	Brand Noctua
Model RL-KR240-B2	Model NH-L9i
Release Date 📅 May 2025	Release Date 📅 July 2013
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews Add a product review	User reviews ★★★★★ (174 reviews) Add a product review
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Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►	Compatible PC parts Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Pros -	Pros Ultra compact Quiet straight out of the box Simple installation
Cons -	Cons Supports only a few Intel sockets Cannot be used with Intel CPUs with higher than 65watt TDP
Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200 LGA1700 LGA1851	Supported Sockets AM4 AM5 LGA1150 LGA1151 LGA1155 LGA1156 LGA1200
Liquid Cooler Yes	Liquid Cooler No
Radiator Size 240 mm	Radiator Size -
Bearing Type -	Bearing Type Unknown
Noise Level 31.9 dB	Noise Level 14.8 - 23.6 dB
Fan RPM 500 - 2400 RPM	Fan RPM 600 - 2500 RPM
Height 56 mm	Height 37 mm