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Corsair QL120 RGB vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison
Corsair QL120 RGB and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM differ on bearing type: Corsair QL120 RGB at Hydraulic, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at LLS. They match on lighting, connector and colors.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 |
| Brand | Corsair | Fractal Design |
| Model | QL120 RGB | Aspect 12 RGB PWM |
| Bearing Type | Hydraulic | LLS |
| Lighting | RGB | RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.55 mmH2O | 1.5-3% |
| Max Speed | 1500 RPM-25% | 2000 |
| Noise Level | 26 dBA | 33.2+7.2 dBA |
| Airflow | 41.8 CFM-25% | 56.0 |
| PWM Control | Yes | true |
| Positioning | Premium | Mainstream |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM + RGB | 4-pin PWM + RGB |
| Colors | Black/White | Black/White |
Verdict
Corsair QL120 RGB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Buy this for the lighting show on a case window, not for cooling performance.
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.




