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Corsair AF120 Elite vs Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Elite at 1850 RPM, Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB at 1200 RPM, 35% in favour of Corsair AF120 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 27%, again favouring Corsair AF120 Elite. They match on fan size and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Xigmatek |
| Model | AF120 Elite | BX120 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.93 mmH2O | 1.4 mmH2O-27% |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 1200 RPM-35% |
| Noise Level | 28.9 dBA+5.2 dBA | 23.7 dBA |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM | 50.4 CFM-15% |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 600 RPM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Positioning | Performance | Budget |
| 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.globalbrand.com.bd/xigmatek-galaxy-iii-essential-arctic-en46461-cpu-fans |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Xigmatek | View on Xigmatek | |
| StarTech.com.bd | View on StarTech.com.bd |
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.
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A serviceable budget ARGB fan kit with a genuinely low noise profile, best bought for the bundled hub and remote rather than as a single premium upgrade.