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Corsair LL120 RGB vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison
Corsair LL120 RGB and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on warranty: Corsair LL120 RGB at 2 years, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-S12A PWM. Airflow splits them by another 32%, again favouring Noctua NF-S12A PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, pack quantity and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Model | LL120 RGB | NF-S12A PWM |
| Bearing Type | Hydraulic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | RGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 1.61 mmH2O | 1.19 mmH2O-26% |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1500 RPM | 1200 RPM-20% |
| Noise Level | 24.8 dBA+7 dBA | 17.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 43.25 CFM-32% | 63.27 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | Proprietary | None |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Colorway | Black | Brown And Beige |
| Warranty | 2 years-67% | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050071-ww/ll120-rgb-120mm-dual-light-loop-rgb-led-pwm-fan-single-pack-co-9050071-ww | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair LL120 RGB | Noctua NF-S12A PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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 LL120 RGB
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Still a good-looking fan for iCUE builds chasing the dual light-ring look, but outperformed by Corsair's own newer lineup.
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.