Kraken AIOs Naming Scheme

Note: After the Third Generation, NZXT began transitioning away from the three-digit scheme. Newer coolers no longer carry a generation digit and instead use the word-based format below.

Current (2023–present) – Word-based scheme

Newer models are named as: Kraken [Line] [Size] [Variant] (no generation digit).

Examples

Example	Token 1 – Line	Token 2 – Size	Token 3 – Variant/Notes
Kraken 240	Kraken (base line)	240 mm	(none)
Kraken Plus 240 RGB	Kraken Plus	240 mm	RGB = includes RGB fans
Kraken Elite 360	Kraken Elite	360 mm	Elite = flagship LCD model

Token 1 – Line

• Kraken – Mainstream LCD AIOs (2023 refresh).
• Kraken Plus – Refresh with NZXT Turbine pump and LCD (naming: “Kraken Plus [size]”).
• Kraken Elite – Flagship line with enhanced LCD and CAM features (naming: “Kraken Elite [size]”).

Token 2 – Size

• 120 / 240 / 280 / 360 (radiator length in millimeters; availability depends on line)

Token 3 – Variant (optional)

• RGB – Ships with RGB fans.
• Color variants (e.g., White) may appear on product pages.
• Some product titles may carry a year tag (e.g., “(2023)”) to distinguish refreshes.

Former (until 2023)

NZXT follows a simple naming convention for their Kraken AIOs. It consists of a three-digit naming with the first digit defining the series, second digit defining the size of the radiator and the third digit defines the generation.

Example: Kraken Z73

1 - Tier	2 - Size	3 - Generation
Z	7	3

Naming:

1^st digit (Tier):

• M - Budget (Current revisions have an RGB ring surrounding the logo on the CPU block, pump is located in the radiator)
• X - Mid-tier (Current revisions feature an "Infinity mirror" RGB ring surrounding the logo on the CPU block, pump is located inside is CPU block)
• Z - High-end (Current revisions feature a LCD screen on the CPU block, pump is located inside is CPU block)

2^nd digit (Radiator size):

• 2 - 120mm
• 4 - 140mm
• 5 - 240mm
• 6 - 280mm
• 7 - 360mm

3^rd digit (Generation):

• 0 - First Generation
• 1 - Second Generation
• 2 - Third Generation
• 3 - Fourth Generation

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