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DeepCool AK620 — Air tower
DeepCool

DeepCool AK620

Air tower

88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE wins by 6
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value
Thermalright

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value

94
/ 100
From $39
Specdex verdict

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 lands at 88 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE at 94. That puts Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DeepCool AK620 if…

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

Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE if…

  • Matches $100 coolers at $39
  • 7 copper heat-pipes
  • Universal socket support
DeepCool AK620 88
vs
94 Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Score breakdown

DeepCool AK620
88
thermals 88
noise 84
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
thermals 92
noise 88
install 90
value 100

Specs side-by-side

DeepCool AK620 versus Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — full spec comparison
Spec DeepCool AK620 Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Type
Air tower
Dual-tower air
Fans
2× TL-C12C PWM
TDP rating
~250W
Height
154 mm

DeepCool AK620

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

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Pros
  • +Matches $100 coolers at $39
  • +7 copper heat-pipes
  • +Universal socket support
Cons
  • Fan noise average
  • Styling utilitarian
  • Included paste so-so

FAQ: DeepCool AK620 vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Which is better, DeepCool AK620 or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DeepCool AK620 worth the price? +

At $69, DeepCool AK620 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in thermals.

Is Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE worth the price? +

At $39, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in value.

Does DeepCool AK620 or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 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.