Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Dual-tower air · $39 · Ridiculous value
94
/ 100
From $39
VS
Thermalright
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
Air tower
94
/ 100
From $39
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE lands at 94 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE if…
- ✓Matches $100 coolers at $39
- ✓7 copper heat-pipes
- ✓Universal socket support
Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94 thermals 92
noise 88
install 90
value 100
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
94 thermals 94
noise 90
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
Type
Dual-tower air
Air tower
Fans
2× TL-C12C PWM
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TDP rating
~250W
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Height
154 mm
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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
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · 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 vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black
Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · Black? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 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.
Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 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.