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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
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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…

  • ✓Beautiful LCD pump display
  • ✓Excellent thermals
  • ✓iCUE software integration

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

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (94 vs 92).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

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

Install

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Compared on the install sub-score

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE leads on install (88 vs 86).

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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 91
vs
92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Score breakdown

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT versus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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

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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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 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 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 iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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 better for thermals, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (94 vs 92). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for install, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — leads on install (88 vs 86). Compared on the install sub-score.