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Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM: Comparison
Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM separate most on warranty: Corsair iCUE Link RX120 at 5 years, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 2 years, 60% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link RX120. Static Pressure splits them by another 47%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link RX120. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Fractal Design |
| Model | iCUE Link RX120 | Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.38 mmH2O | 2.3 mmH2O-47% |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM-5% |
| Noise Level | 36 dBA+3.8 dBA | 32.2 dBA |
| Airflow | 74.2 CFM-15% | 87.6 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years-60% |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Colors | Black | Black/White |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9051009-ww/icue-link-rx120-120mm-pwm-single-fan-expansion-co-9051009-ww | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair iCUE Link RX120 | Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Fractal Design | View on Fractal Design |
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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.
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.