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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and Thermalright TL-C12C-S separate most on airflow: Corsair AF140 Elite at 84.5 CFM, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at 66.17 CFM, 22% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 12%, again favouring Corsair AF140 Elite. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Model | AF140 Elite | TL-C12C-S |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O | 1.53 mmH2O-12% |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1550 RPM-3% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+5.4 dBA | 25.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 66.17 CFM-22% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Weight | 302 g | 120 g |
| Positioning | Premium | Budget |
| Colors | Black/White | White, Black |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050141-ww/af140-elite-high-performance-140mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050141-ww | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/ |
Verdict
Corsair AF140 Elite
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong plain-black high-airflow 140mm fan for builders who want zero-RPM idle without paying for RGB.
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.