Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
420 AIO
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT lands at 91 and Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT at 90. That puts Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…
- ✓Beautiful LCD pump display
- ✓Excellent thermals
- ✓iCUE software integration
Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT 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
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XTCompared on the thermals sub-score
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (94 vs 90).
Noise
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XTCompared on the noise sub-score
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on noise (88 vs 86).
Install
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XTCompared on the install sub-score
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT leads on install (88 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT | Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 mm AIO | 420 AIO |
| Fans | 3× ML RGB Elite | — |
| Pump | 2.1″ IPS LCD display | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
- +Beautiful LCD pump display
- +Excellent thermals
- +iCUE software integration
- −Expensive for 360 AIO
- −Software resource-heavy
- −LCD glare in some lighting
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
- +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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT vs Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +
At $319, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.
Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +
At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT 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 better for thermals, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (94 vs 90). Compared on the thermals sub-score.
Which is better for noise, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT? +
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on noise (88 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.