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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 2
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black at 89. That puts Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black 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 89).

Install

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black

Compared on the install sub-score

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black leads on install (88 vs 86).

Noise

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the noise sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on noise (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 91
vs
89 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black

Score breakdown

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT versus NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black
Type
360 mm AIO
360 AIO
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

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black

Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT scores 91 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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black worth the price? +

At $329, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in thermals.

Does Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · 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.

Which is better for thermals, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (94 vs 89). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for install, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black? +

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black — leads on install (88 vs 86). Compared on the install sub-score.