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Corsair AF120 Slim RGB vs Phanteks T30-120: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim RGB and Phanteks T30-120 separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Slim RGB at 1.9 mmH2O, Phanteks T30-120 at 7.37 mmH2O, 74% in favour of Phanteks T30-120. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Phanteks T30-120. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF120 Slim RGB (120x15mm Slim/45.4 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/26 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim RGB
Phanteks T30-120 (120mm 30mm-Thick Frame/100.9 CFM/7.37 mmH2O Static Pressure/3000 RPM Max/39.7 dBA Max/No RGB/PWM)
Phanteks T30-120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelAF120 RGB SLIMT30-120
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness15 mm30 mm
Static Pressure1.9 mmH2O-74%7.37 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-33%3000 RPM
Noise Level27.5 dBA39.7 dBA+12.2 dBA
Airflow56.3 CFM-44%100.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Warranty3 years-50%6 years
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050162-ww/icue-af120-rgb-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-single-pack-co-9050162-wwhttps://phanteks.com/product/t30-120/

Price comparison

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Verdict

Corsair AF120 Slim RGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but well-executed pick for SFF cases that physically can't fit a standard-depth fan.

Phanteks T30-120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best radiator fan you can buy at any sensible price, disqualified by geometry more often than by cost.

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