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Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — 420 AIO
Corsair

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

420 AIO

90
/ 100
From $349
VS
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT wins by 1
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT lands at 90 and NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB at 89. That puts Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 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

Tie

Compared on the thermals sub-score

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

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

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

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT 90
vs
89 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

Score breakdown

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT
90
thermals 90
noise 86
install 88
value 86
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB
89
thermals 89
noise 85
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT versus NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB
Type
420 AIO
360 AIO

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

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

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

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 H170i Elite LCD XT vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

Which is better, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB? +

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +

At $349, Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in thermals.

Is NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB worth the price? +

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

Does Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT or NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB 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.