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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs NZXT T120: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and NZXT T120 separate most on fan count: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 1, NZXT T120 at 2, 50% in favour of NZXT T120. Height splits them by another 2%, again favouring NZXT T120. They match on tower type and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | NZXT |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | NZXT T120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | T120 |
| Height | 158.8 mm-2% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA+5 dBA | 21 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | 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
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
7.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The same dependable 212 performance in a cleaner all-black finish — a safe budget pick.
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.
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