The Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT is literally a beast of an all-in-one liquid cooler. It offers excellent performance, and while it may not take the #1 spot, it does quite well all the same. On the AMD test bench at 45 dBA, it fell behind the H150i Elite Capellix by 2°C and was 4°C behind the EK-AIO Elite D-RGB, which uses six fans, in both the Blender OC and AIDA64 FPU tests. Meanwhile, on our Intel test bench, it was just 1°C behind the MSI MEG CORELIQUID S280, which took the top spot in the Blender OC 45 dBA test. In the AIDA64 FPU test, it tied the MSI offering for the top spot. On both test benches, it delivered an incredible level of performance, both with the fans at max RPM or with a custom fan profile that keeps noise levels in check. Where Corsair's cooler is found lacking is performance per dollar, where it is pretty abysmal. Every single cooler test other than the ASUS ROG Ryujin II 360 offers better value, but if you're looking at this particular cooler, then you likely care less about the value and more about performance, features, and looks.

While noise levels are high when the fans are allowed to ramp up to full speed, it could be worse. How? Well, the fans are rated to spin at 550 to 2100 RPM. As noted in the RPM chart, the fans peaked at 2130 RPM, which is 200 RPM less than the H150i Elite Capellix. This did result in the max noise level dropping from 58 dBA to 55 dBA, which is a noticeable difference. However, on the flip side, the older unit was quieter when the fans were set to 25% PWM. This isn't due to the fans themselves; the pump noise on the iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT is higher, and at quiet or balanced settings, I found the noise quality to be worse than when set to extreme. My recommendation would be to set the pump to extreme and leave it there. While yes, the pump noise is noticeable (39 dBA), the tone of said noise is far more pleasant than the other settings. In my testing, due to the close distance of 15 cm with the fans at 58% PWM + extreme on the pump, the cooler hits 45 dBA, and the fans cancel out the pump noise easily, with the overall airflow noise remaining acceptable. In a proper chassis, the noise levels would be lower than our test bed, making it a non-issue for all but the most die-hard silence-focused individuals.

Other than that, the cooler was easy to install with no problems to report, and while I am not a fan of the iCUE software, it operated flawlessly and is a requirement in order to have the cooler operate and utilize the crisp 2.1" IPS display. Speaking of which, its 30 Hz may be terrible for a gaming monitor, but let's be real, in this particular use case it is 100% fine. GIF images played back flawlessly, and the built-in animations looked smooth. To be frank, the IPS display here is the best of the three AIOs I have tested with this feature. Furthermore, when it comes to ARGB lighting, the Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT delivered even colors with no glaringly obvious individual LEDs. It also recognized my motherboard and synced with it as well. The quality of lighting is fantastic if you want an ARGB-equipped cooler. Finally, the warranty is likely what grabs my attention as Corsair remains at the top of the food chain here, offering a stellar five-year warranty.

Overall, the Corsair H150i Elite LCD XT is a damn good cooler that offers near-chart-topping performance, stellar looks, unique features, and a great warranty. The only downside is the hefty price tag, but if you are looking specifically for an all-in-one liquid cooler with an LCD display, then Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT is the one I would recommend as of this review.