Noctua NH-D15 G2
Twin-tower air · NF-A14x25r G2 · LGA1851/AM5
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
Noctua NH-D15 G2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 G2 lands at 95 and Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT at 91. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 if…
- ✓Air-cooling king
- ✓Whisper-quiet fans
- ✓Rock-solid mounting
Pick Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…
- ✓Beautiful LCD pump display
- ✓Excellent thermals
- ✓iCUE software integration
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
Noctua NH-D15 G2Compared on the thermals sub-score
Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on thermals (96 vs 94).
Noise
Noctua NH-D15 G2Compared on the noise sub-score
Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on noise (98 vs 88).
Install
Noctua NH-D15 G2Compared on the install sub-score
Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on install (92 vs 86).
Value for money
Noctua NH-D15 G2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Noctua NH-D15 G2 more score per dollar ($149 vs $319).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Noctua NH-D15 G2 | Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Twin-tower air | 360 mm AIO |
| Fans | 2× NF-A14x25r G2 | 3× ML RGB Elite |
| TDP rating | ~280W | — |
| Height | 168 mm | — |
| Pump | — | 2.1″ IPS LCD display |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
Noctua NH-D15 G2
- +Air-cooling king
- +Whisper-quiet fans
- +Rock-solid mounting
- −Large in case
- −Three SKUs (tall/offset/low-profile)
- −Brown isn’t for everyone
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: Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in noise.
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 Noctua NH-D15 G2 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.
Which is better for thermals, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 — leads on thermals (96 vs 94). Compared on the thermals sub-score.
Which is better for noise, Noctua NH-D15 G2 or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 — leads on noise (98 vs 88). Compared on the noise sub-score.