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Corsair iCUE Link RX120 vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison
Corsair iCUE Link RX120 and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on static pressure: Corsair iCUE Link RX120 at 4.38 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1.93 mmH2O, 56% in favour of Corsair iCUE Link RX120. Max Speed splits them by another 29%, again favouring Corsair iCUE Link RX120. They match on fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Thermalright |
| Model | iCUE Link RX120 | TL-C14C-S |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.38 mmH2O | 1.93 mmH2O-56% |
| Max Speed | 2100 RPM | 1500 RPM-29% |
| Noise Level | 36 dBA+9.6 dBA | 26.4 dBA |
| Airflow | 74.2 CFM-2% | 75.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| 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.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair iCUE Link RX120 | Thermalright TL-C14C-S |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair |
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.
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.