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Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos and Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 separate most on fan count: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos at 3, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 at 1, 67% in favour of Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cooler Master | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | MasterLiquid Atmos | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Model Number | MLX-D36M-A25PZ-R1 | Phantom Spirit 120 |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851 |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| Noise Level | 27.2 dBA+1.8 dBA | 25.4 |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Fans | 3x SickleFlow Edge ARGB PWM, 120mm | 1x TL-C12C PWM, 120mm, pre-installed; second fan mount included |
Verdict
Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A cooler whose distinctive ring-fan design is a genuine aesthetic differentiator more than a thermal one.
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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