Corsair
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black
360 AIO
91
/ 100
From $319
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black wins by 4
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black lands at 91 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black 91
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Score breakdown
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black
91 thermals 91
noise 87
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 AIO | Air tower |
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Which is better, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · Black or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black 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.