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NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB — 360 AIO
NZXT

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB

360 AIO

89
/ 100
From $329
VS
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT wins by 1
Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT — 420 AIO
Corsair

Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

420 AIO

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

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

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

Pick NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB if…

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

Pick Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT 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.

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

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

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

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

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

FAQ: NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB vs Corsair H170i Elite LCD XT

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

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

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.

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.

Does NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB or Corsair H170i 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.