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White 280 mm AIO cooler with square LCD pump head and two 140 mm fans

NZXT

NZXT RL-KR28E-W2 Kraken Elite 280 liquid cooler

SKU CH-QSC1-XQSS2 MPN RL-KR28E-W2

A 280 mm all-in-one liquid cooler with a 2.72-inch IPS LCD and RGB ring, driven by the NZXT Turbine pump and two 140 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fans running 500-2000 RPM at 34.5 dBA each

  • Radiator size322 mm
  • Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
  • Compatible socketsIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X Intel Core i9 / Core
  • AMD socket supportAMD Socket AM5, AM4 AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen
  • Intel socket supportIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X Intel Core i9 / Core
  • Block dimensions137 × 27 × 321 mm

Size 2 Fan Slots (140mm)

Color White

  • High-pressure Turbine pump drives superior CPU cooling
  • 72-inch IPS LCD at 640×640 and 60 Hz shows custom GIFs and system data
  • RGB ring syncs with on-screen content and other devices
  • Two 140 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fans reach 98.61 CFM at 34.5 dBA
  • Fits Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200/115X and AMD AM5, AM4 sockets

White 280 mm AIO with IPS display

The NZXT Kraken Elite 280 is an all-in-one liquid cooler that pairs a 322 mm radiator with two 140 mm fans. A 2.72-inch IPS LCD running at 640 x 640 and 60 Hz sits on the pump block alongside an addressable RGB ring. The unit supports Intel sockets LGA 1851, 1700 and 1200/115X plus AMD AM5 and AM4 platforms.

Builders who want integrated monitoring

This cooler suits builders who want real-time system data or custom graphics on the pump head without adding separate displays. The white finish and ARGB lighting fit colour-coordinated loops. Buyers who prefer air cooling, need a smaller radiator for tight cases, or do not want software-controlled LCD content should consider other options.

2.72-inch 640 x 640 IPS LCD

The pump-mounted screen is the deciding specification. It delivers 60 Hz refresh for smooth animation and supports GIFs, images and hardware readouts through NZXT CAM. If an on-block display is not required, a cooler without the LCD will cost less and simplify cable routing.

How it compares

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Price $180.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 1,190 comparable items (median $71.99).
Radiator size 322 mm
Lower than about 55% of the 165 comparable items (median 360 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNZXT
Product lineKraken Elite
Part numberRL-KR28E-W2
Product typeAIO
Product colorWhite
Performance
Fan speed500–2,000 ± 200 RPM per fan
Fan airflow98.61 CFM per fan
Ports & slots
Fan plug type8-pin for PWM & RGB
Size & build
Radiator size322 mm
Fan size2 Fan Slots (140 mm)
Block dimensions137 × 27 × 321 mm
Fan dimensions280 × 140 × 25 mm
Bearing designFluid Dynamic Bearing
Shipping weight2.52 kg
Package size376 × 193 × 163 mm
Compatibility
Compatible socketsIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X
Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3
Pentium / Celeron
AMD Socket AM5, AM4
AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3
AMD socket supportAMD Socket AM5, AM4
AMD Ryzen 9 / Ryzen 7 / Ryzen 5 / Ryzen 3
Intel socket supportIntel Socket LGA 1851, 1700 & 1200/115X
Intel Core i9 / Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3
Pentium / Celeron
Environment & compliance
Fan noise level34.5 dBA per fan
More details
LED lightingARGB

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Questions about this item

How often should the fluid in the Kraken Elite 280 be checked or the radiator cleaned?

The AIO is a sealed loop with no user-serviceable fluid. Maintenance is limited to dusting the 322 mm radiator and the two 140 mm fans periodically.

What thermal limit appears first when the cooler runs at 2000 RPM under sustained load?

The 34.5 dBA fan noise at full speed becomes the practical ceiling before the NZXT Turbine pump reaches its pressure ceiling.

What noise, heat and power draw can I expect from the pump and fans running all day?

Each 140 mm fan produces up to 34.5 dBA at 2000 RPM and moves 98.61 CFM; the pump runs on the 8-pin PWM header with no separate power figure provided.

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