NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black
360 AIO
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, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black 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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…
- ✓Beautiful LCD pump display
- ✓Excellent thermals
- ✓iCUE software integration
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black | Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 360 AIO | 360 mm AIO |
| Fans | — | 3× ML RGB Elite |
| Pump | — | 2.1″ IPS LCD display |
| Warranty | — | 5 years |
NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black
- +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
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: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black vs Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Which is better, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black 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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black worth the price? +
At $329, NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in thermals.
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 NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB · Black 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.