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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120: Comparison
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition at 2.9 mmH2O, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 at 1.53 mmH2O, 47% in favour of Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition. Airflow splits them by another 37%, this time favouring Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan count, rgb lighting and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | RR-212S-20PK-R2 | Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Height | 158.8 mm-1% | 157 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA+0.4 dBA | 25.6 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Width | 123 mm | 125 mm |
| Heatpipe Count | 4 | 7 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM-25% |
| Airflow | 42 CFM-37% | 66.17 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 2.9 mmH2O | 1.53 mmH2O-47% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/products/RR-212S-20PK-R2.html | https://www.thermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition | 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
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.
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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