Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB
Air tower
94
/ 100
From $39
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black wins by 1
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB lands at 94 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB 94
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Score breakdown
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB
94 thermals 94
noise 90
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB
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
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
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
FAQ: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black
Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB worth the price? +
At $39, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in thermals.
Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · RGB or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · Black 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.