DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE

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all judged against CPU coolers at a similar price

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE at 6.8/10.

The DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL leads on cooling.

The Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE leads on noise.

They score the same on compatibility and fit, value and build and installation.

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 SE

6.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Phantom Spirit 120 SE is for builders who want a dual-tower air cooler for a current Intel or AMD desktop CPU on a modest budget. It suits mainstream and gaming systems, including Ryzen 7 7800X3D builds, where one owner reports around 65c under load. It is a less obvious choice for anyone who wants near-silent running under sustained heavy load.

Typically about £24.87 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 SE
Cooling	35%	8/10	7/10
Noise	25%	5/10	6/10
Compatibility and fit	15%	7/10	7/10
Value	15%	8/10	8/10
Build and installation	10%	6/10	6/10
Overall		6.9/10	6.8/10

Specifications

Spec	DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Type (tower air cooler, low-profile air, or AIO liquid with radiator size)	Dual-tower tower air cooler with six 6mm copper heatpipes	Tower air cooler, dual-tower
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; AMD AM4/AM5
Height in mm (air coolers) or radiator size in mm (AIO)	162 mm overall (heatsink alone 157 mm)	154 mm
Rated cooling capacity (W TDP)	260 W (retailer figure, not confirmed by manufacturer)	280 W (retailer figure, not manufacturer-published)
Fans included and their size	Two 120 × 120 × 25 mm PWM fans, 500–1850 RPM, fluid dynamic bearings	2 x TL-C12B V2 PWM, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 1500 RPM ±10%, 66.17 CFM max, 1.53 mm H2O max, S-FDB bearing, 4-pin PWM
Noise level (dBA)	28 dBA full-load maximum	25.6 dBA (fan rating, manufacturer)
Warranty (years)	3 years, limited	12 months

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 SE

+ Supports LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5 and AM4
+ Owners praise its value for money
+ One owner reports around 65c on a 7800X3D
− Owners report loud fans under load
− Owners say it is hard to clean
− Owners report a fan speed floor near 360 rpm

Skip it if:

Buyers who want near-silent running under sustained heavy load
Builders who want fans that idle well below 360 rpm
Anyone who dislikes cleaning a dual-tower cooler

Read the full Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE review ›

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