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Corsair ML120 PRO RGB vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Corsair ML120 PRO RGB at Magnetic Levitation, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB (120mm/75.0 CFM/4.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/2400 RPM Max/37 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair ML120 PRO RGB
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

Specs

Specification
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB (120mm/75.0 CFM/4.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/2400 RPM Max/37 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair ML120 PRO RGB
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCorsairThermalright
ModelML120 PRO RGBTL-D12
Bearing TypeMagnetic LevitationRifle
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.78 mmH2O0.9-49%
Max Speed1600 RPM1500-6%
Noise Level25 dBA+5 dBA20.0
Airflow47.3 CFM40.0-15%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumBudget
Connector4-pin PWM + RGB header4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackBlack

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.

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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