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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs Phanteks PH-TC14PE: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and Phanteks PH-TC14PE separate most on fan count: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 1, Phanteks PH-TC14PE at 2, 50% in favour of Phanteks PH-TC14PE. Height splits them by another 3%, this time favouring Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Phanteks |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Phanteks PH-TC14PE |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | PH-TC14PE |
| Height | 158.8 mm | 163 mm-3% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA+6.4 dBA | 19.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Phanteks PH-TC14PE |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Phanteks PH-TC14PE
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine classic that remains one of the quietest dual-tower coolers available, still worth buying today despite its age.
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