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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Air tower

92
/ 100
From $35
VS
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE wins by 1
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

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE lands at 92 and Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT at 91. That puts Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (94 vs 92).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Install

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Compared on the install sub-score

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE leads on install (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE more score per dollar ($35 vs $319).

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 92
vs
91 Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Score breakdown

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE versus Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — full spec comparison
Spec Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Type
Air tower
360 mm AIO
Fans
—
3× ML RGB Elite
Pump
—
2.1″ IPS LCD display
Warranty
—
5 years

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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 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: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE vs Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Which is better, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE worth the price? +

At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 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, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (94 vs 92). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for install, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — leads on install (88 vs 86). Compared on the install sub-score.