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Review Summary
The XPG Levante II 360 is a stylish and powerful liquid cooler that does a great job keeping your CPU temperatures low, especially with its improved dual-chamber pump and sleek infinity mirror design. It’s easy to install thanks to its all-in-one three-fan setup that uses just one cable, cutting down on clutter inside your case. The cooler looks amazing with vibrant A-RGB lighting and works well with most modern sockets, but it can be pretty loud at full speed. Still, for the price, it offers solid value with good performance and eye-catching visuals.
Hours Tested: 5
Overall
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Performance - 8.5/10
8.5/10
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Design - 9/10
9/10
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Value - 9/10
9/10
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Quality - 9/10
9/10
Pros
- Thermal Performance
- Stunning Visuals
- Infinity Mirror Design all around
- A-RGB Backlighting
- 360x120mm Fan assembly with bold design
- Stylish Pump Head
- Compatible with Intel and AMD Latest sockets
- Price
- Warranty
Cons
- Noise
XPG is back with a new generation of liquid coolers named Levante II. They are available in 240mm and 360mm sizes and in white and black colors.
Some salient features distinguish this generation from the last gen (Levante X):
- New Dual chamber Pump design with enlarged cold plate
- Three-Phase Pump Motor
- Infinity Mirror Design on Fans and Pump Head
- Stunning visuals on fan assembly
- Integrated Assembly of three 120mm fans reducing cable clutter
- Supporting Latest Sockets
I have also tested and reviewed the last-gen XPG Levante X 240 and Levante X 360, make sure to check their reviews out as well in case you are interested in them.
Key Takeaways
- The XPG Levante II 360 is a powerful and visually stunning liquid cooler with easy installation, strong performance, and a unique all-in-one fan setup—though a bit noisy under load.
- You should buy the XPG Levante II 360 if you want a high-performance 360 AIO that not only does the job but also looks good and is easy to install.
- You should skip the XPG Levante II 360 if you’re on the LGA20XX socket because the AIO is incompatible with it.
The MSRP of this variant is USD 120.00 with a 5-year warranty.
These are the key specs:
| Radiator Dimension | 396x120x27mm |
| Radiator Material | Aluminum |
| Pump Connector | 4-Pin PWM |
| Base Material | Copper |
| A-RGB Lighting Connector | Standard 5V, 3-Pin |
| Net Weight | 2040 gm |
| Fan Assembly Dimension | 360x120x27mm |
| Fan Speed | 800 to 2000 RPM ±10% |
| Fan Airflow | 58 CFM ±10% |
| Fan Air Pressure | 2.04 mmH₂O |
| Fan Noise Level | 29.33 dB(A) Max at 12VDC |
| Fan Connector | 4-Pin PWM |
| Fan Bearing | Hydraulic Bearing |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
How Is This Cooler Different?
XPG has delivered a solid cooling product that not only has a good thermal performance but equally good visuals and outlook. The salient feature is a three-fan assembly with a single cable connection. The Infinity Mirror Design and A-RGB backlighting adds the missing touch. The only downside is a bit of loud output.
Packing and Unboxing
The cooler is shipped inside a cardboard box with XPG’s standard red color theme. The cooler and accessories are placed in an egged carton inside the main box.
The following are provided:
- 1x Pre-Assembled Cooler
- 1x Intel Backplate
- 1x Intel Mounting Bracket
- 1x AMD Mounting Bracket
- 4x Intel LGA1700/1851 Standoff Screws
- 4x Intel LGA115x/1200 Standoff Screws
- 4x AMD Mounting Screws
- 4x Thumbscrew Caps
- 12x Radiator Screws
- 1x User Manual
Before proceeding, the installation guide is basic and it does not give clear instructions on the proper use of Standoff Screws. I will cover this in the installation section.
Design
Let’s take a look at the unit.
Radiator
This cooler is different from the competition in the sense that it has a single assembly of three 120mm fans. This design reminds me of the Cooler Master Master Fan SF360R series where a single assembly of three fans was provided making it convenient to handle the fans.
The assembly is secured using 4x Philips Screws. The overall dimension is 396x120x54mm including fan assembly.
The fan assembly has only one cable connection which helps in reducing cable clutter. It uses a proprietary connection on one end and standard 4-pin PWM and 3-pin ARGB connectors on the other end.
This cooler has a 360mm size radiator. It is made of aluminum material and has a dimension of 396x120x27mm. 54mm height is with the fans.
The assembly has 12 channels for coolant flow with an FPI count of 20. A gap between two opposite end holes on the main frame is 105mm. Overall build quality is satisfactory and I did not observe any bent or broken fin.
The tube connections are not in the center of the radiator housing as there is a considerable gap between both connections. This is not a bad thing in any way. It is just a design element. The connection is concealed using white clamps. A sticker shows the serial number of the unit. Removing this sticker will void the warranty.
The side frame of the radiator housing has no branding. The far block is less thick than the near block. The real visual comes from the infinity mirror design on the side of the fan assembly.
XPG has employed rubber tubes with white nylon braided mesh sleeves. These tubes have a length of 400mm and they are somewhat flexible.
Block
The outlook of the pump housing or block is quite appealing however plastic made pump head gives an average feel to it. The pump head has a dimension of 67×62.5×50.2mm. It has a textured pattern on one side which bodes well with the overall white and gray elements. The front has XPG branding.
The top has an infinity mirror design on the XPG branding. It has a good visual appeal with angular sides. Its sides have A-RGB backlighting as well. XPG has gone all hands on deck with the visual appeal of the pump head and it does look fantastic when powered.
The black base has a groove or inset on three sides. This is where you will slide the mounting bracket into the main frame.
The rear of the block has 90ᵒ fittings on which the tubes are attached. This gives you the flexibility to adjust the tubes to some extent as per the requirement. Two flat cables are coming out of the housing. Take note of the warranty void sticker on the lower section.
The pump is PWM regulated which is an excellent choice. The other connector/socket is 5V, 3-Pin A-RGB for the A-RGB LEDs.
This cooler has an enlarged copper base. It comes with pre-applied thermal paste. There is no extra tube of thermal paste in the accessory box which should have been provided.
Fan Assembly
XPG has used a single assembly of three 120mm fans having a dimension of 360x120x27mm. This is a unique design although not a new one. You can see the A-RGB diffuser lining on the main frame. The center of the fans features an Infinity mirror design. Both sides of the assembly feature an infinity mirror design.
Back in time when I tested the Master Fan SF360R fans from Cooler Master, I raised an observation about non-modular design where complete assembly would have to be returned if any fan developed a fault. Although XPG has provided four screws to remove the blade assembly, there seems to be no way of disconnecting the cables from the assembly. This non-modular approach is a con of such design.
The complete fan assembly has a single cable connection which is a wise move. XPG has provided a 4-pin PWM connector and a socket along with two 5V, 3-pin A-RGB connectors on one end of this cable. The other end uses a proprietary connector.
Installation
The installation guide does not cover which end of the standoff screw goes to the backplate. One threaded side of the screw has a bulkhead under the main head. This side goes towards the motherboard. Using the other end could result in shorting the PCB as metal would touch it.
The cooler is tested on MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX motherboard using Intel Core i7 13700k. The installation steps include:
- Place the backplate under the motherboard.
- Use Intel LGA1700/1851 Standoff Screws to secure the backplate.
- Place the Intel Mounting bracket on the pump head.
- Place the pump head over the CPU so that the threaded side of the screws passes through the holes on the mounting bracket.
- Use thumbscrew caps to install the pump head.
- Install the radiator.
- Connect the cables.
- Installation is completed.
Clearance
This cooler has a dimension of 396x120x54mm with fan assembly. Make sure your PC Case supports this dimension.
A-RGB Lighting
This cooler uses a standard 5V, 3-Pin A-RGB connector on the pump head and fan assembly making it compatible with RGB sync technology of motherboard manufacturers including:
- ASUS Aura Sync
- ASROCK-Polychrome Sync
- GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0
- MSI Mystic Light Sync
The cooler was tested on an MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX WiFi motherboard and it was responding well to the changes in the Mystic Sync app.
Testing
I have used this test bench:
- Intel Core i7 13700k [Stock, Auto]
- MSI Z790 ACE MAX
- XPG Lancer RGB 32GB @ 7200MHz, CAS 34
- Intel Arc B580 12G Card for Display
- Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB NVME SSD
- Fractal Design ION+2 860W Platinum PSU
- Thermaltake Core P6 TG Snow Edition in an open frame layout
Here is the settings table for testing:
| Clock (MHz) | Auto |
| Voltage (V) | Auto |
| Power Profile | Intel Default |
| Thermal Paste | Pre-Applied |
| Thermal Paste Application | Even Spread |
| Test Run Time | 30 minutes |
| Idling Time | 10 minutes |
| All Fans Speed | 100% PWM Duty Cycle |
| Pump Speed | |
| Stress Software | CINEBENCH R23.2 |
| Monitoring Software | HWINFO64 |
Let’s go over the test results
Thermal Test Result
The XPG Levante II 360 has 3ᵒC better temperature than the predecessor Levante X 360 showing its good potential to keep your CPUs cool.
I recorded a sound level of 44 dB(A) with fans at full speed. This cooler is loud. I would suggest using Auto PWM or a custom fan curve for a better sound level depending on the load.
Should You Buy It?
Buy It If
✅You are after a high-performance cooler: XPG Levante II 360 is rated for 320W TDP. This cooler can handle extreme thermal load.
✅Visuals are your thing: This cooler after its thermal performance is all about visual appeal. The infinity mirror design on the pump head and fan assembly with A-RGB backlighting gives this cooler a pop.
✅You want an integrated fan assembly: This cooler comes with a single fan assembly comprising 3x 120mm fans with a brilliant overall outlook.
✅You prefer reduced cable clutter: Only one cable connection is needed for the fan assembly making it convenient to handle.
Don’t Buy It If
❌You are still on the LGA20XX socket: This cooler is not compatible with the Intel LGA20xx socket. Skip it if you are on this socket.
Final Thoughts
XPG Levante II is a new generation of high-performance liquid coolers. This series has 240mm and 360mm sizes in white and black color. This series features a drastic change in terms of fan design. This generation has a single assembly of three 120mm fans having a dimension of 360x120x27mm.
This integrated and pre-installed design provides an effective and simple installation of the cooler along with reduced cable clutter since only one cable connection with the assembly is required.
This cooler features an aluminum radiator having a size of 396x120x27mm without the fan assembly. It is compatible with Intel LGA115x / 1200 / 1700 / 1851 and AMD AM4 / AM5 sockets. This cooler is not compatible with the Intel LGA20xx socket. The nylon braided-sleeved rubber tubes have a length of 400mm. The pump features a dual-chamber design using a three-phase motor with PWM regulation.
The pump head has a stylish design with gray textures, an infinity mirror design, and A-RGB backlighting. The same goes for the fan assembly. It has a bold, stylish, and innovative design with A-RGB backlighting and an infinity mirror design. The pump head has a copper base with pre-applied thermal paste.
The fans are rated for speeds of up to 2000 RPM ±10%. The airflow rating is 58 CFM ±10% at 12VDC. The air pressure rating is 2.046mmH₂O at 12VDC. These fans use Hydraulic bearings and are PWM-regulated.
A total of 10 items are required to install the pump head over the CPU. Installation is simple and convenient. However, the installation guide could have been more detailed.
This cooler has an MSRP of USD 120.00. This is a good price tag. It seems like XPG has changed the OEM for this generation compared to the Levante X series. This cooler has a good performance but it is loud. I would suggest Auto PWM or custom fan curve settings for better output.
This cooler comes with a 5-year warranty.
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