DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

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all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL at 6.9/10.

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL leads on compatibility and fit.

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO leads on cooling, noise and value.

They score the same on build and installation.

The biggest difference is compatibility and fit, where the DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL scores 7/10 to the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO's 4/10.

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

6.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AK620 DIGITAL is for builders who want a large dual-tower air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop. It suits anyone who values strong cooling and a visible temperature or load readout in the case. It is best for people willing to set a custom fan curve to manage noise.

Typically about £52.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO suits builders who want top-tier air cooling for a high-end CPU without moving to liquid. It works best in a roomy case with low-profile memory. It is a poor match for compact builds or tall RAM kits.

Typically about £42 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Cooling	35%	8/10	9/10
Noise	25%	5/10	6/10
Compatibility and fit	15%	7/10	4/10
Value	15%	8/10	9/10
Build and installation	10%	6/10	6/10
Overall		6.9/10	7.2/10

Specifications

Spec	DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)	Dual-tower tower air cooler with six 6mm copper heatpipes	Dual-tower air cooler
Supported sockets (e.g. AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700)	Intel LGA2066/2011-v3/2011/1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155 and AMD AM5/AM4	Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851/2011/2066, AMD AM4/AM5
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)	162 mm overall (heatsink alone 157 mm)	157 mm
Rated cooling capacity (W TDP)	260 W (retailer figure, not confirmed by manufacturer)	not listed
Fans included and their size	Two 120 × 120 × 25 mm PWM fans, 500–1850 RPM, fluid dynamic bearings	2 x TL-K12 120 x 120 x 25 mm PWM, 4-pin, ARGB connector, 2150 RPM max, 69 CFM max
Noise level (dBA)	28 dBA full-load maximum	27 dBA rated fan noise
Warranty (years)	3 years, limited	5 years

Strengths and weaknesses

DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL

+ Best air-cooler result in APH Networks' test
+ Wide socket support including LGA1851, LGA1700 and AM5
+ Three-year limited warranty
− Reviewers measured 43.4 to 53 dBA under load
− Struggled with a 150W Ryzen 9 7900X at low revs
− Display shows only CPU temperature or load

Skip it if:

Buyers building a very quiet system who will not tune fan curves
Anyone with a compact case that cannot fit a 162 mm cooler
People who want a display showing more than CPU temperature or load

Read the full DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL review ›

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO

+ Second-best air cooler result in Tom's Hardware's 238 W test
+ Supports AM4, AM5, LGA1700 and LGA1851 among its sockets
+ Five-year warranty
− Hangs over all four DIMM slots
− Somewhat loud at maximum fan speed
− Heavy and bulky at 810 g without fans

Skip it if:

Builders with tall RAM kits who cannot swap to low-profile memory
Anyone with a compact case or limited CPU area clearance
Buyers who want the quietest possible running at full fan speed

Read the full Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO review ›

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