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Corsair ML140 PRO RGB vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Corsair ML140 PRO RGB and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Corsair ML140 PRO RGB at Magnetic Levitation, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

Specs

Specification
Corsair ML140 PRO RGB (140mm/55.4 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.4 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair ML140 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 Size140 mm120
BrandCorsairThermalright
ModelML140 PRO RGBTL-D12
Bearing TypeMagnetic LevitationRifle
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.27 mmH2O0.9-29%
Max Speed1200 RPM-20%1500
Noise Level20.4 dBA+0.4 dBA20.0
Airflow55.4 CFM40.0-28%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumBudget
Connector4-pin PWM + RGB header4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackBlack

Verdict

Corsair ML140 PRO RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, glowing 140mm fan best suited to case airflow rather than radiator duty.

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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