Corsair iCUE H170i Elite Capellix XT
420mm AIO · 2200 RPM · iCUE LINK
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
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
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| 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
- +420 mm radiator handles even RTX 5090-class CPUs
- +iCUE LINK simplifies cabling
- +LCD display optional
- −420mm requires E-ATX or larger case
- −Pricey vs Arctic competitor
- −iCUE software heavy
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
- +Beautiful LCD pump display
- +Excellent thermals
- +iCUE software integration
- −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.