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Corsair AF120 Elite vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Elite at 1.93 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-B12 at 2.87 mmH2O, 33% in favour of Thermalright TL-B12. Airflow splits them by another 14%, again favouring Thermalright TL-B12. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Model | AF120 Elite | TL-B12 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25.6 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.93 mmH2O-33% | 2.87 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM-14% | 2150 RPM |
| Noise Level | 28.9 dBA+0.8 dBA | 28.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM-14% | 69 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Positioning | Performance | Value non-RGB |
| 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.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | Thermalright TL-B12 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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.
Thermalright TL-B12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.