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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM separate most on airflow: Corsair AF120 Slim at 56.3 CFM, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 87.6 CFM, 36% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 17%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, max speed and pwm control.

Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
CorsairCorsair AF120 Slim
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

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
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairFractal Design
ModelAF120 SlimDynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSleeve
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness15 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.9 mmH2O-17%2.3 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise Level25.6 dBA32.2 dBA+6.6 dBA
Airflow56.3 CFM-36%87.6 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed600 RPM500 RPM
RGB LightingNoNo
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://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.html

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF120 SlimFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Fractal DesignView on Fractal Design

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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.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

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