be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB
360 AIO
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 lands at 91 and Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
TieCompared on the thermals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 more score per dollar ($109 vs $319).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 | Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | 360 AIO |
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 vs Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB
Which is better, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth the price? +
At $109, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Is Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB worth the price? +
At $319, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Does be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 or Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 — more score per dollar ($109 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.