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Compare Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB vs NZXT Kraken Elite 280

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The main differences between Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB and NZXT Kraken Elite 280 are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB 5" LCD TL-K12 2150RPM 120mm Fans
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB
NZXT Kraken Elite 280 Black AIO CPU Water Cooler 280mm RL-KN28E-B1
NZXT Kraken Elite 280
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Brand
Thermalright
Brand
NZXT
Model
  • PA120 VISION MAX ARGB BLACK
  • Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB BLACK
Model
RL-KN28E-B1
Release Date
📅 January 2026
Release Date
-
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Compatible PC parts
Processors ► Motherboards ► Cases ►
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
Supported Sockets
  • AM4
  • AM5
  • LGA1150
  • LGA1151
  • LGA1155
  • LGA1156
  • LGA1200
  • LGA1700
  • LGA1851
  • sTR4
  • sTR5
  • sTRX4
  • sWRX8
Liquid Cooler
No
Liquid Cooler
Yes
Radiator Size
-
Radiator Size
280 mm
Noise Level
27 dB
Noise Level
19.4 - 32.1 dB
Fan RPM
2150 RPM
Fan RPM
500 - 1500 RPM
Height
164 mm
Height
60 mm
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Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB:

  • 49% cheaper, you can save $79.09
  • Generally quieter under full load

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Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken Elite 280:

  • Supports the following socket formats: sTR4, sTR5, sTRX4, sWRX8

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