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Corsair H150i Elite Capellix vs Scythe Ninja 5: Comparison

Corsair H150i Elite Capellix vs Scythe Ninja 5 max speed compared

On max speed the spread is 67%, Corsair H150i Elite Capellix 2400 RPM against Scythe Ninja 5 800 RPM, so Corsair H150i Elite Capellix takes it. Airflow runs the same way, 75 CFM on the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix versus 43.03 CFM on the Scythe Ninja 5, another win for Corsair H150i Elite Capellix. Corsair H150i Elite Capellix also leads on fan count, 3 on the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix versus 2 on the Scythe Ninja 5. Static pressure runs the same way, 4.2 mmH2O on the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix versus 4.8 mmH2O on the Scythe Ninja 5, another win for Scythe Ninja 5.

Who each one is for

Buy the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix for RGB builds already using Corsair iCUE peripherals and 360mm-radiator cases needing flagship-adjacent cooling, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting an LCD pump display and Non-Corsair RGB ecosystems (Link/CAM users). it is not built for the smallest cases, given the dual-tower footprint and buyers wanting RGB lighting, since Scythe keeps this unlit. It also earns its place with buyers who want dual-tower cooling with a specific focus on quiet acoustics. It is the wrong buy for the heaviest overclocking, where the DeepCool Assassin IV, covered elsewhere on this site, has more headroom. Our rating of the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix (8.2/10): A proven, well-rounded 360mm RGB AIO for Corsair-ecosystem builds without LCD-tier pricing. Our rating of the Scythe Ninja 5 (8/10): A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix and Scythe Ninja 5 differ on noise level?

Yes. Noise Level reads 37 dBA on the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix versus 14.5 dBA on the Scythe Ninja 5.

Is the Fan Size the same on the Corsair H150i Elite Capellix and Scythe Ninja 5?

It is. Both are listed at 120 mm, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Corsair
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Scythe
  • Cooler Type

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    AIO Liquid
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Air Tower
  • Series

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Scythe Ninja 5
  • Model Number

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    CW-9060050-WW
    Scythe Ninja 5
    SCNJ-5100
  • Tower Layout

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Not Applicable
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Dual-Tower
  • Fan Count

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    3Best
    Scythe Ninja 5
    2-33%
  • Noise Level

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    37 dBA
    Scythe Ninja 5
    14.5 dBABest
  • RGB Lighting

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Yes
    Scythe Ninja 5
    No
  • Fan Size

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    120 mm
    Scythe Ninja 5
    120 mm
  • Max Speed

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    2400 RPMBest
    Scythe Ninja 5
    800 RPM-67%
  • Airflow

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    75 CFMBest
    Scythe Ninja 5
    43.03 CFM-43%
  • Static Pressure

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    4.2 mmH2O-12%
    Scythe Ninja 5
    4.8 mmH2O
  • Bearing Type

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Magnetic Levitation
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Fluid Dynamic
  • PWM Control

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Yes
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Yes
  • Fan Connection

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix
    Included Hub
    Scythe Ninja 5
    Standard 4-Pin PWM

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Corsair H150i Elite Capellix if you want the higher fan count (3 vs 2), the higher max speed (2400 RPM vs 800 RPM) and the higher airflow (75 CFM vs 43.03 CFM).

    Choose Scythe Ninja 5 if you want the lower noise level (14.5 dBA vs 37 dBA) and the higher static pressure (4.8 mmH2O vs 4.2 mmH2O).

    Price comparison

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    Verdict

    Corsair H150i Elite Capellix

    8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    A proven, well-rounded 360mm RGB AIO for Corsair-ecosystem builds without LCD-tier pricing.

    Scythe Ninja 5

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A quietly capable dual-tower cooler that continues Scythe's long tradition of acoustics-first value engineering.

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