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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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE wins by 3
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value
Thermalright

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value

94
/ 100
From $39
Specdex verdict

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT lands at 91 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE at 94. That puts Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ahead by 3 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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE if…

  • ✓Matches $100 coolers at $39
  • ✓7 copper heat-pipes
  • ✓Universal socket support
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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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Compared on the install sub-score

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE leads on install (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE more score per dollar ($39 vs $319).

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 91
vs
94 Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Score breakdown

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
thermals 92
noise 88
install 90
value 100

Specs side-by-side

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT versus Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Type
360 mm AIO
Dual-tower air
Fans
3× ML RGB Elite
2× TL-C12C PWM
Pump
2.1″ IPS LCD display
—
Warranty
5 years
—
TDP rating
—
~250W
Height
—
154 mm

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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Pros
  • +Matches $100 coolers at $39
  • +7 copper heat-pipes
  • +Universal socket support
Cons
  • −Fan noise average
  • −Styling utilitarian
  • −Included paste so-so

FAQ: Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Which is better, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE worth the price? +

At $39, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in value.

Does Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 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 Phantom Spirit 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 Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — leads on install (90 vs 86). Compared on the install sub-score.