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Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs Enermax T.B.Silence PWM: Comparison

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs Enermax T.B.Silence PWM: the static pressure difference

Static pressure is where these two genuinely part company, Corsair iCUE Link RX120 4.38 mmH2O against Enermax T.B.Silence PWM 1.676 mmH2O, a 62% lead for Corsair iCUE Link RX120. The airflow figures are near enough to ignore, 74.2 CFM on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 versus 71.25 CFM on the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. Noise level is closer, 36 dBA on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 versus 19.3 dBA on the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. Connector type is not the same on both, Proprietary on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 versus 4-Pin PWM on the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. Add max speed to that, 2100 RPM on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 versus 1500 RPM on the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM, and the pattern holds. Min speed is closer, 400 RPM on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 versus 500 RPM on the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM.

Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs Enermax T.B.Silence PWM: which one fits your build

Buy the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 for iCUE Link fan and cooler builds and cable-management-focused builds, though it is not built for Non-iCUE-Link systems and RGB-focused builds. The Enermax T.B.Silence PWM suits silent, high-airflow builds and budget-conscious quiet builds, though it is the wrong buy for RGB-focused builds and high static pressure radiator duty. Our rating of the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 (8/10): A clean, quiet workhorse fan that only really makes sense once you're bought into iCUE Link's single-cable wiring. Our rating of the Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (8/10): an excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

What Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and Enermax T.B.Silence PWM have in common

Everything else lines up. Fan size, lighting, fan thickness, pack quantity and pwm control read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the RGB Lighting the same on the Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and Enermax T.B.Silence PWM?

It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Fan Size

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    120 mm
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    120 mm
  • Brand

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    Corsair
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    Enermax
  • Model

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    iCUE Link RX120
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    UCTB12P
  • Lighting

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    No RGB
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    No RGB
  • Fan Thickness

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    25 mm
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    25 mm
  • Pack Quantity

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    1
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    1
  • Static Pressure

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    4.38 mmH2OBest
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    1.676 mmH2O-62%
  • Max Speed

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    2100 RPMBest
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    1500 RPM-29%
  • Airflow

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    74.2 CFMBest
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    71.25 CFM-4%
  • Noise Level

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    36 dBA
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    19.3 dBABest
  • PWM Control

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    Yes
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    Yes
  • Min Speed

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    400 RPM
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    500 RPMBest
  • Connector Type

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    Proprietary
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    4-Pin PWM
  • RGB Lighting

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    No
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    No
  • Lighting Type

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    None
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    None
  • Colorway

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    Black
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    Black
  • Positioning

    Corsair iCUE Link RX120
    Mainstream
    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    Mainstream

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Corsair iCUE Link RX120 if you want the higher static pressure (4.38 mmH2O vs 1.676 mmH2O), the higher max speed (2100 RPM vs 1500 RPM) and the higher airflow (74.2 CFM vs 71.25 CFM).

    Choose Enermax T.B.Silence PWM if you want the lower noise level (19.3 dBA vs 36 dBA).

    Price comparison

    RetailerCorsair iCUE Link RX120Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
    Corsair StoreView on Corsair Store
    EnermaxView on Enermax

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    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.

    Enermax T.B.Silence PWM

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    An excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

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