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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 at 2, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 at 1, 50% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. Max Speed splits them by another 12%, again favouring ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280. They match on rgb lighting, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00066B | Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1572 g | 810 g |
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM-12% |
| Airflow | 72.84 CFM | 66.17 CFM-9% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Liquid-Freezer-II-280/ACFRE00066B | https://www.thermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Outstanding thermal value at 280mm — the VRM fan is a genuinely useful extra most AIOs lack.
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best-known budget dual-tower coolers, precisely because it strips down to essentials without cutting the heatsink itself.
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