NZXT Respire T40 vs NZXT T120

A side-by-side spec comparison of the NZXT Respire T40 and the NZXT T120. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu cooler is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of NZXT Respire T40 and NZXT T120.
Specification	No image NZXT Respire T40 No price data	NZXT T120 $29.99 Winner Buy on Newegg
Type	air	air
Noise Level	26.5 dBA	17.9 dBA
Height	160 mm	160 mm
Compatible Sockets	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
TDP Rating	180W	180W

Winner: NZXT T120 — driven by Noise Level (17.9 dBA)

NZXT Respire T40

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NZXT T120

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Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).

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