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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Slim and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on airflow: Corsair AF120 Slim at 56.3 CFM, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 75.8 CFM, 26% in favour of Thermalright TL-C14C-S. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, this time favouring Corsair AF120 Slim. They match on bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Model | AF120 Slim | TL-C14C-S |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 15 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.9 mmH2O-2% | 1.93 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM-25% |
| Noise Level | 25.6 dBA | 26.4 dBA+0.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-26% | 75.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| 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.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/ |
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.
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.