Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black
360 AIO
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Air tower
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black lands at 91 and be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 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 | Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 AIO | Air tower |
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black
- +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
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
FAQ: Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5
Which is better, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black worth the price? +
At $319, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
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.
Does Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 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, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black or be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5? +
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 — more score per dollar ($109 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.