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Corsair QL120 RGB vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM: Comparison

Corsair QL120 RGB and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM separate most on airflow: Corsair QL120 RGB at 41.8 CFM, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 87.6 CFM, 52% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 33%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair QL120 RGB
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

Specs

Specification
Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair QL120 RGB
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairFractal Design
ModelQL120 RGBDynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicSleeve
LightingRGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.55 mmH2O-33%2.3 mmH2O
Max Speed1500 RPM-25%2000 RPM
Noise Level26 dBA32.2 dBA+6.2 dBA
Airflow41.8 CFM-52%87.6 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
RGB LightingYesNo
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningPremiumMainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050097-ww/icue-ql120-rgb-120mm-pwm-single-fan-co-9050097-wwhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.html

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QL120 RGBFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Fractal DesignView on Fractal Design

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Verdict

Corsair QL120 RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Buy this for the lighting show on a case window, not for cooling performance.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

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