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Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT — 420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
Corsair

Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT

420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK

89
/ 100
From $309
VS
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT wins by 2
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
Specdex verdict

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT lands at 89 and Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT at 91. 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 H170i Elite Capellix XT if…

  • 420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
  • iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
  • LCD display optional

Pick Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…

  • Beautiful LCD pump display
  • Excellent thermals
  • iCUE software integration
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT 89
vs
91 Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Score breakdown

Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
89
cooling 96
noise 86
ease 86
value 80
thermals 0
install 0
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
cooling 0
noise 88
ease 0
value 82
thermals 94
install 86

Specs side-by-side

Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT versus Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Type
420mm AIO
360 mm AIO
Fan size
3× 140 mm ML140 RGB
Pump speed
2400 RPM
Sockets
AM5 / AM4 / LGA1851 / LGA1700 / sTRX4
Tube length
450 mm
Warranty
5 years
5 years
Fans
3× ML RGB Elite
Pump
2.1″ IPS LCD display

Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT

Pros
  • +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
  • +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
  • +LCD display optional
Cons
  • 420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
  • Pricey vs Arctic competitor
  • iCUE software heavy

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

FAQ: Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT vs Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Which is better, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

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 H170i Elite Capellix XT worth the price? +

At $309, Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cooling.

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.

Does Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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.