Endorfy Navis F360 AIO Review 7

Endorfy Navis F360 AIO Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Endorfy Navis F280 AIO has an MSRP of roughly €110.00 which translates to roughly $119.00
  • Good performance overall
  • Good performance per dollar for an AIO
  • Perfect memory and GPU clearance
  • Good build quality
  • No nonsense stealthy design is aesthetically pleasing
  • Mounting hardware is simple and easy to work with
  • Extended RPM range for the fans allows for even quieter operation
  • Fairly quiet for an AIO
  • Lack of availability in some markets
  • Cannot rotate logo on the pump top
  • No ARGB lighting (for those who care)
  • AMD systems require specific orientation of the pump for best performance
While the Endorfy Navis F360 may not claim the top spot on our performance charts, it delivers commendable overall performance. It competes quite well with the majority of 360 mm coolers and maintains relatively low noise levels. Though it is not as quiet as the Enermax LIQMAXFLO 360, it does come close. However, its more compact design in terms of radiator and fan thickness gives it the benefit of better compatibility with a wider range of cases. Also, the fans have a wide RPM range of 250-1800, meaning it operates more quietly at lower load levels with a custom fan profile. At max RPM, it reached 50 dBA, which is 5 or more dBA quieter than every other 360 mm AIO tested except for the Enermax which topped out at 48 dBA. Considering its noise output and performance, the Navis F360 is a well-balanced option for the majority of systems. It successfully handled a maximum heat load of 246.9 watts before thermal throttle on our AMD test setup and 334.3 watts on our Intel test setup. Suffice it to say it's a capable cooler all around.

Regarding build quality, I have no significant complaints. The cooler arrived in excellent condition, and I found no issues with the mounting hardware, which was straightforward and easy to work with. While the manual is a bit simple I am more willing to give Endorfy a pass here since they actually include one, which is a practice that many brands neglect nowadays. Memory and graphics card clearance was perfect, and I also noticed no odd noises or gurgling from the pump. Other than that the absence of ARGB lighting could be a drawback for some, though others may appreciate the clean design aesthetic. I myself find the simplicity refreshing.

I would also caution users to follow Endorfy's recommendation which is to install the cooler with the pump fittings and tubing facing the rear I/O, which isn't a problem in and of itself. This is due to the 460 mm tubing length which offers more than enough slack to make the installation easy regardless of your chassis' internal design. That was not the case on my F280 which has much shorter tubing. Still if you need to you can flip the pump around and have the tubing face the system memory easily enough at least on Intel systems since it does not impact performance on them, but on AMD systems, pump orientation can impact performance slightly, by around 1-2°C. While it will not impact reliability in any way it's still advisable to install the pump with the tubing facing the motherboard's rear VRM heatsink in order to get the best possible performance.

The biggest drawback of the Endorfy Navis F360 has nothing to do with the cooler itself and is instead a matter of availability. While it is available in Europe and other markets the cooler isn't typically available in the United States from your typical e-tailers and is instead only available via third parties at inflated prices. Hopefully Endorfy can improve availability in various markets sooner rather than later.

Overall the Endorfy Navis F360 is an affordable no-frills all-in-one liquid cooler that hits many of the right notes. It offers clean looks and solid performance making it an easy cooler to recommend for those wanting something a little less eye catching.
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