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Corsair AF120 Elite vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Elite at 1.93 mmH2O, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 2.34 mmH2O, 18% in favour of Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 8%, again favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Fractal Design |
| Model | AF120 Elite | Aspect 12 RGB PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.93 mmH2O-18% | 2.34 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM-7% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 28.9 dBA | 33.2 dBA+4.3 dBA |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM | 56 CFM-5% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Positioning | Performance | Mainstream |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/case-fans/co-9050140-ww/af120-elite-high-performance-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050140-ww | https://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Corsair AF120 Elite
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet airflow fan for mesh cases, though the Arctic F12 PWM matches it for less money.
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.