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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Deepcool FC120: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Slim and Deepcool FC120 separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Slim at 2000 RPM, Deepcool FC120 at 1800 RPM, 10% in favour of Corsair AF120 Slim. Airflow splits them by another 9%, this time favouring Deepcool FC120. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Deepcool |
| Model | AF120 Slim | FC120 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 15 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.9 mmH2O | 1.83 mmH2O-4% |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM-10% |
| Noise Level | 25.6 dBA | 28.0 dBA+2.4 dBA |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-9% | 61.91 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 600 RPM | 500 RPM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-ww | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/FC120-Daisy-Chain-Performance-ARGB-Fan/2021/13581.shtml |
Verdict
Corsair AF120 Slim
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.
Deepcool FC120
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded daisy-chain ARGB fan that undercuts Lian Li on price for similar cable-management convenience.