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Corsair ML120 PRO RGB vs Corsair SP120 RGB Elite: Comparison
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB and Corsair SP120 RGB Elite separate most on warranty: Corsair ML120 PRO RGB at 5 years, Corsair SP120 RGB Elite at 2 years, 60% in favour of Corsair ML120 PRO RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 18%, again favouring Corsair ML120 PRO RGB. They match on 10 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Corsair |
| Model | ML120 PRO RGB | SP120 RGB Elite |
| Bearing Type | Magnetic Levitation | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.78 mmH2O | 1.46 mmH2O-18% |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM-6% |
| Noise Level | 25 dBA+2.4 dBA | 22.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 47.3 CFM-1% | 47.73 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Controller Required | Yes | Yes |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years-60% |
| Positioning | Premium | Mainstream |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050075-ww/ml120-pro-rgb-led-120mm-pwm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-single-pack-co-9050075-ww | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050108-ww/icue-sp120-rgb-elite-performance-120mm-pwm-fan-a-single-pack-co-9050108-ww |
Verdict
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A proven radiator fan for RGB loops that need real static pressure, if you're willing to tune the PWM curve down from its noisy top end.
Corsair SP120 RGB Elite
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable mid-tier static-pressure RGB fan that covers most radiator needs without ML-series pricing.