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Corsair AF120 Slim vs EK-Loop Fan FPT 120: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim and EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, 30% in favour of EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. Airflow splits them by another 27%, again favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairEK
ModelAF120 SlimEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneD-RGB
Fan Thickness15 mm27 mm
Static Pressure1.9 mmH2O-30%2.7 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-13%2300 RPM
Noise Level25.6 dBA36 dBA+10.4 dBA
Airflow56.3 CFM-27%77 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed600 RPM550 RPM
RGB LightingNoYes
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-wwhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/

Price comparison

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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.

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

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