Corsair
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
91
/ 100
From $319
VS
Noctua NH-D15 wins by 2
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15
Air tower
93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT lands at 91 and Noctua NH-D15 at 93. That puts Noctua NH-D15 ahead by 2 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 Noctua NH-D15 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 91
vs 93 Noctua NH-D15
Score breakdown
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91 thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82
Noctua NH-D15
93 thermals 93
noise 89
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT | Noctua NH-D15 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 mm AIO | Air tower |
| Fans | 3× ML RGB Elite | — |
| Pump | 2.1″ IPS LCD display | — |
| Warranty | 5 years | — |
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Pros
- +Beautiful LCD pump display
- +Excellent thermals
- +iCUE software integration
Cons
- −Expensive for 360 AIO
- −Software resource-heavy
- −LCD glare in some lighting
Noctua NH-D15
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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT vs Noctua NH-D15
Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-D15? +
Noctua NH-D15 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Noctua NH-D15 worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-D15 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.