DeepCool
DeepCool AK620
Air tower
88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE wins by 6
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
| 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.