Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
Air tower
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE lands at 94 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black at 92. That puts Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ahead by 2 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 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual-tower air | Air tower |
| Fans | 2× TL-C12C PWM | — |
| TDP rating | ~250W | — |
| Height | 154 mm | — |
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
- +Matches $100 coolers at $39
- +7 copper heat-pipes
- +Universal socket support
- −Fan noise average
- −Styling utilitarian
- −Included paste so-so
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 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
FAQ: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black? +
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black worth the price? +
At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in thermals.
Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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.