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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Slim at 2000 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 40% in favour of Corsair AF120 Slim. They match on fan size and bearing type.

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairZalman
ModelAF120 SlimZM-F3
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness15 mm25 mm
Max Speed2000 RPM1200 RPM-40%
Noise Level25.6 dBA+2.6 dBA23 dBA
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.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF120 SlimZalman ZM-F3
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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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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