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Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan and Thermalright TL-D12 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan at 2.4, Thermalright TL-D12 at 0.9, 63% in favour of Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan. Airflow splits them by another 35%, again favouring Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan. They match on fan size, pwm control and colors.

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (120mm/62.0 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.0 dBA/Loop Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (120mm/62.0 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.0 dBA/Loop Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120120
BrandCooler MasterThermalright
ModelMobiusLink 120TL-D12
Bearing TypeLoop DynamicRifle
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.40.9-62%
Max Speed20001500-25%
Noise Level30.0+10 dBA20.0
Airflow62.040.0-35%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPremiumBudget
ConnectorMobiusLink single-cable4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB FanThermalright TL-D12
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Verdict

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong-performing daisy-chain ARGB fan, best justified once you're building a full MobiusLink loop.

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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