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Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB — 360 AIO
Corsair

Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB

360 AIO

91
/ 100
From $319
VS
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE wins by 1
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Air tower

92
/ 100
From $35
Specdex verdict

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB lands at 91 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 92. That puts Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Tie

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE more score per dollar ($35 vs $319).

Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB 91
vs
92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Score breakdown

Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB
91
thermals 91
noise 87
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB versus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Type
360 AIO
Air tower

Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB

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

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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 · RGB vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Which is better, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE worth the price? +

At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in thermals.

Does Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · RGB or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 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 · RGB or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — more score per dollar ($35 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.