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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White

Air tower

94
/ 100
From $39
VS
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
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White lands at 94 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE if…

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

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

Thermals

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White leads on thermals (94 vs 92).

Noise

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White

Compared on the noise sub-score

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White leads on noise (90 vs 88).

Install

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Compared on the install sub-score

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE leads on install (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White 94
vs
94 Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Score breakdown

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White
94
thermals 94
noise 90
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
94
thermals 92
noise 88
install 90
value 100

Specs side-by-side

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White versus Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE — full spec comparison
Spec Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Type
Air tower
Dual-tower air
Fans
—
2× TL-C12C PWM
TDP rating
—
~250W
Height
—
154 mm

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White

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

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

FAQ: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

Which is better, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

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.

Does Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 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 · White or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White — leads on thermals (94 vs 92). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White or Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE? +

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE · White — leads on noise (90 vs 88). Compared on the noise sub-score.