Corsair iCUE H150i Elite vs NZXT Kraken 360
Cooler comparison · Corsair vs NZXT · 2021 vs 2023
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite vs NZXT Kraken 360 — head to head
| Metric | Corsair iCUE H150i Elite | NZXT Kraken 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative tier | 90/100 | 91/100 |
| TDP / power | 280 W | 280 W |
| Rated dissipation | 280 W | 280 W |
| Type | Liquid AIO | Liquid AIO |
Which one should you pick?
The two are within ~1 tier points of each other, so the relative-performance index does not clearly separate them. Tier is a TweakGearPro planning estimate, not a benchmark — verify with reviews that match your exact workload, resolution and workload mix before buying.
Specs: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Tier is a TweakGearPro relative performance index (estimate), not a benchmark guarantee.
Full specifications
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite
| Brand / series | Corsair iCUE Elite |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | AIO |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Type | Liquid AIO |
| Radiator | 360 mm |
| Rated dissipation | 280 W |
| Fan | 120 mm |
| Max noise | 37 dB(A) |
| Sockets | LGA1700/AM5 |
| Relative tier | 90/100 — Enthusiast flagship |
NZXT Kraken 360
| Brand / series | NZXT Kraken |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | AIO |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Type | Liquid AIO |
| Radiator | 360 mm |
| Rated dissipation | 280 W |
| Fan | 120 mm |
| Max noise | 36 dB(A) |
| Sockets | LGA1700/AM5 |
| Relative tier | 91/100 — Enthusiast flagship |