Phanteks · Updated October 2026
Phanteks T30-120: price & specs
Phanteks T30-120. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Phanteks T30-120 is listed at $39.99 on phanteks.com as of 2026-07-11, #5 cheapest of 6 case fans (median $32); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 10 in class.
Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Seen at
- phanteks.store$39.99read
Each figure is what that seller's own page published on the day we read it — not our price of record, and not a live quote. Follow the link for what it costs right now.
- Best for Dethrones the Noctua NF-A12x25 with best-in-class noise-normalized airflow performance; Flexible tuning via switchable operating modes / rear speed switch.
- Skip if 30mm thickness lowers case/radiator compatibility — verify fit before buying is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$39.99How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 10 archived snapshots
- 2022-05-20 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2022-06-23 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2022-08-08 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2022-11-26 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-10-01 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-02-21 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-06-19 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-07-11 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-12-03 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
- 2025-01-09 — $29.99 · snapshot ↗
Is the Phanteks T30-120 a good buy?
At $39.99, the Phanteks T30-120 is #5 cheapest of the 6 case fans we track, where the median is $32. On the spec sheet, its fan size of 120 mm is the lowest of the 10, its thickness of 30 mm is the highest of the 10, and its max static pressure mm h2 o of 7.37 is the highest of the 10.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — speed and noise. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Phanteks T30-120
Only one whitelisted hands-on source survived verification: Tom's Hardware (Aug 2021), which found the T30-120 to be the first fan to beat Noctua's NF-A12x25 on noise-normalized airflow, aided by its 30mm thickness. It praises the switchable operating modes, build/construction quality, and daisy-chaining, while cautioning that the extra thickness can hurt case/radiator fit. The TechPowerUp entry was dropped because its page showed only the review's introduction; none of its cited quotes or measured test values (which live on later pages of the paginated review) could be confirmed in the retrieved text.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2021-08-12
Tested by Tom's Hardware
Consistently praised
- Dethrones the Noctua NF-A12x25 with best-in-class noise-normalized airflow performance
- Flexible tuning via switchable operating modes / rear speed switch
- Very good build and construction quality
- Clean multi-fan cabling via daisy-chaining
Commonly flagged
- 30mm thickness lowers case/radiator compatibility — verify fit before buying
- No RGB at the ~$30 price; a separate Phanteks Halo ring is needed for lighting
Where reviewers disagree Not assessable: only one whitelisted hands-on source (Tom's Hardware) survived verification, so there is no second source to compare against.
The sources (1)
Max fan speed (Advanced mode): 3000 RPM · Min fan speed (lowest PWM signal): 250 RPM · Lowest noise level tested (office noise floor at night): 34 dBA
Phanteks' T30-120 merrily beats the Noctua NF-A12x25 with the highest airflow for each noise level.
The T30-120 might not be the best-looking fan with its rough, industrial design
you'll have to double-check whether it fits in the configuration you want to use due to the added thickness.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $39.99 Phanteks official store (phanteks.store) lists the T30-120 in a "Single" pack (SKU PH-F120T30_BG-1) at "Regular price $39.99" / "Single - $39.99 USD"; the Triple pack is $114.99. Value used is the single-fan US price ($39.99). The manufacturer spec page carries no price. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Phanteks |
| Released | — |
| Fan size (mm) | 120 |
| Thickness (mm) | 30 |
| Max airflow (CFM) | 100.9 |
| Max static pressure mm h2 o | 7.37 |
| Max speed (rpm) | 3000 |
| Min speed (rpm) | 0 |
| Max noise (dBA) | 39.7 |
| Bearing type | magnetic-levitation |
| Connector type | 4-pin-pwm |
| Lighting | none |
| Mtbf hours | — |
| Weight grams | 230 |
Source: phanteks.com (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by phanteks.store (read 2026-10-20).
How we checked
The official Phanteks product page (phanteks.com/product/t30-120/) confirms this exact model — Model No. PH-F120T30_BG, UPC 886523001829, "Frame Size 120 x 120 x 30 mm" — and lists every technical spec used here: Max. Airflow 100.9 CFM, Max. Air Pressure 7.37 mm H2O, Speed 0~3000 RPM, Max. Noise 39.7 dBA, "magnetic levitated DUAL VAPO bearing", 4-Pin PWM connector, no D-RGB (Black/Grey variant), MTFB 150.000 hours, and single-pack Net Weight 230 g. The manufacturer page carries no price, so Phanteks' own store (phanteks.store) corroborates identity via the matching barcode 886523001829 / SKU PH-F120T30_BG-1 and provides the single-fan US price of $39.99 (Triple $114.99). Neither fetched page states a release year, so release date is left blank; the Amazon single-fan listing (PH-F120T30_BG) could not be fetched (bot wall).
Is the Phanteks T30-120 worth it vs cheaper case fans?
Phanteks T30-120 against its closest cheaper and pricier case fans on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 6 ranked
| Product | Price | Fan size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Max airflow (CFM) | Max static pressure mm h2 o | Max speed (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phanteks T30-120 this | $39.99 | 120 | 30 | 100.9 | 7.37 | 3000 |
| Lian Li UNI FAN TL 140 | $36 | 140 | 28 | 103.9 | 2.34 | 1800 |
| Corsair iCUE Link QX120 RGB | $54.99 | 120 | 25 | 63.1 | 3.8 | 2400 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Phanteks T30-120?
Only one whitelisted hands-on source survived verification: Tom's Hardware (Aug 2021), which found the T30-120 to be the first fan to beat Noctua's NF-A12x25 on noise-normalized airflow, aided by its 30mm thickness. It praises the switchable operating modes, build/construction quality, and daisy-chaining, while cautioning that the extra thickness can hurt case/radiator fit. The TechPowerUp entry was dropped because its page showed only the review's introduction; none of its cited quotes or measured test values (which live on later pages of the paginated review) could be confirmed in the retrieved text. Praised: Dethrones the Noctua NF-A12x25 with best-in-class noise-normalized airflow performance; Flexible tuning via switchable operating modes / rear speed switch; Very good build and construction quality; Clean multi-fan cabling via daisy-chaining. Flagged: 30mm thickness lowers case/radiator compatibility — verify fit before buying; No RGB at the ~$30 price; a separate Phanteks Halo ring is needed for lighting. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Phanteks T30-120 cost?
The Phanteks T30-120 has a US price of $39.99 (Phanteks official store (phanteks.store) lists the T30-120 in a "Single" pack (SKU PH-F120T30_BG-1) at "Regular price $39.99" / "Single - $39.99 USD"; the Triple pack is $114.99. Value used is the single-fan US price ($39.99). The manufacturer spec page carries no price.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Phanteks T30-120 compare on price?
At $39.99, the Phanteks T30-120 is #5 cheapest of the 6 case fans we track, where the median is $32.
Has the Phanteks T30-120's price dropped?
No — since 2022-05-20 the Phanteks T30-120 has risen 33.3%, from $29.99 to $39.99; the lowest we have recorded is $29.99 (2022-05-20).
What is the lowest price the Phanteks T30-120 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Phanteks T30-120 is $29.99 on 2022-05-20.
Is now a good time to buy the Phanteks T30-120?
The Phanteks T30-120 is currently $39.99; the lowest we have recorded is $29.99 (2022-05-20). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Phanteks T30-120's key specs?
Phanteks T30-120 (Phanteks): Fan size (mm) 120, Thickness (mm) 30, Max airflow (CFM) 100.9, Max static pressure mm h2 o 7.37, Max speed (rpm) 3000. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $39.99 at phanteks.com, 2026-07-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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