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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
VS
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE wins by 3
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — 360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans
Corsair

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

360 mm AIO · LCD pump · RGB fans

91
/ 100
From $319
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE lands at 94 and Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT at 91. That puts Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE if…

  • ✓Matches $100 coolers at $39
  • ✓7 copper heat-pipes
  • ✓Universal socket support

Pick Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT if…

  • ✓Beautiful LCD pump display
  • ✓Excellent thermals
  • ✓iCUE software integration
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT leads on thermals (94 vs 92).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Install

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Compared on the install sub-score

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE leads on install (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE more score per dollar ($39 vs $319).

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 94
vs
91 Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Score breakdown

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
thermals 92
noise 88
install 90
value 100
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
91
thermals 94
noise 88
install 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE versus Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — full spec comparison
Spec Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT
Type
Dual-tower air
360 mm AIO
Fans
2× TL-C12C PWM
3× ML RGB Elite
TDP rating
~250W
—
Height
154 mm
—
Pump
—
2.1″ IPS LCD display
Warranty
—
5 years

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

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Pros
  • +Beautiful LCD pump display
  • +Excellent thermals
  • +iCUE software integration
Cons
  • −Expensive for 360 AIO
  • −Software resource-heavy
  • −LCD glare in some lighting

FAQ: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE vs Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT

Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT worth the price? +

At $319, Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in thermals.

Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT 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.

Which is better for thermals, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT — leads on thermals (94 vs 92). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for install, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Corsair iCUE H150i Elite LCD XT? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — leads on install (90 vs 86). Compared on the install sub-score.