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be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM at 0.82 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-B12 at 2.87 mmH2O, 71% in favour of Thermalright TL-B12. Max Speed splits them by another 49%, again favouring Thermalright TL-B12. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Thermalright |
| Model | Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | TL-B12 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25.6 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.82 mmH2O-71% | 2.87 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1100 RPM-49% | 2150 RPM |
| Noise Level | 15.9 dBA | 28.1 dBA+12.2 dBA |
| Airflow | 38.5 CFM-44% | 69 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Weight | 132 g | 205 g |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Value non-RGB |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1626 | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | Thermalright TL-B12 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-tier be quiet!
Thermalright TL-B12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.