Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White
360 AIO
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Air tower
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White 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 H150i Elite LCD XT · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
TieCompared on the thermals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE more score per dollar ($35 vs $319).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 AIO | Air tower |
Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White 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 H150i Elite LCD XT · White worth the price? +
At $319, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White 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 H150i Elite LCD XT · White 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 the better value, Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT · White or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — more score per dollar ($35 vs $319). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.