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Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — 360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
Corsair

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans

91
/ 100
From $319
VS
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT wins by 1
Noctua NH-U12A — Air tower
Noctua

Noctua NH-U12A

Air tower

90
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict

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 Noctua NH-U12A 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 Noctua NH-U12A 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

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (94 vs 90).

Noise

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the noise sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on noise (88 vs 86).

Install

Noctua NH-U12A

Compared on the install sub-score

Noctua NH-U12A leads on install (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Noctua NH-U12A

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Noctua NH-U12A more score per dollar ($109 vs $319).

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 91
vs
90 Noctua NH-U12A

Score breakdown

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82
Noctua NH-U12A
90
thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT versus Noctua NH-U12A — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT Noctua NH-U12A
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-U12A

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-U12A

Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-U12A? +

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 Noctua NH-U12A worth the price? +

At $109, Noctua NH-U12A delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.

Does Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Noctua NH-U12A 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 Noctua NH-U12A? +

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 Noctua NH-U12A? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on noise (88 vs 86). Compared on the noise sub-score.