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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs NZXT T120: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and NZXT T120 separate most on airflow: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 55.3 CFM, NZXT T120 at 78.02 CFM, 29% in favour of NZXT T120. TDP Rating splits them by another 18%, this time favouring Alpenföhn Brocken 4. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and height.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | NZXT T120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | RC-TN120-B1 |
| Height | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 220 W | 180 W-18% |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA+1.8 dBA | 21 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 4 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM-29% | 78.02 CFM |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://nzxt.com/products/t120 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | NZXT T120 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alpenföhn Brocken 4
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely quiet dual-tower cooler for buyers who value acoustics as much as raw thermal ceiling.
NZXT T120
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A quiet, well-built budget air cooler that mostly sells itself on matching NZXT's case aesthetic rather than chasing the top of the thermal charts.