Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
Air tower
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White
Air tower
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black lands at 94 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
TieCompared on the thermals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White
Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black worth the price? +
At $39, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in thermals.
Is Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White worth the price? +
At $39, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in thermals.
Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White 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.