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Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB separate most on warranty: Corsair iCUE Link RX120 at 5 years, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 2 years, 60% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link RX120. Static Pressure splits them by another 37%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link RX120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, pack quantity and pwm control.

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 (120mm/61.5 CFM/1.83 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/26 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair iCUE Link RX120
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

Specs

Specification
Corsair iCUE Link RX120 (120mm/61.5 CFM/1.83 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/26 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Corsair iCUE Link RX120
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairEKWB
ModeliCUE Link RX120Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm27.5 mm
Static Pressure4.38 mmH2O2.75 mmH2O-37%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed2100 RPM-5%2200 RPM
Noise Level36 dBA+1.8 dBA34.2 dBA
Airflow74.2 CFM67 CFM-10%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM500 RPM
Connector TypeProprietary4-Pin PWM
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
Controller RequiredYesNo
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Warranty5 years2 years-60%
PositioningMainstreamPerformance
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9051009-ww/icue-link-rx120-120mm-pwm-single-fan-expansion-co-9051009-wwhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-black

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair iCUE Link RX120EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
CorsairView on Corsair
EKWBView on EKWB

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Verdict

Corsair iCUE Link RX120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A clean, quiet workhorse fan that only really makes sense once you're bought into iCUE Link's single-cable wiring.

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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