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Corsair QX120 RGB vs EK-Loop Fan FPT 120: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 separate most on static pressure: Corsair QX120 RGB at 3.8 mmH2O, EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, 29% in favour of Corsair QX120 RGB. Airflow splits them by another 18%, this time favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and daisy chain support.

Specs

Specification
Corsair QX120 RGB (120mm/65.8 CFM/3.29 mmH2O Static Pressure/2500 RPM Max/34 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/iCUE LINK)
Corsair QX120 RGB
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairEK
ModelQX120 RGBEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Bearing TypeMagnetic DomeFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm27 mm
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O2.7 mmH2O-29%
Max Speed2400 RPM2300 RPM-4%
Noise Level37 dBA+1 dBA36 dBA
Airflow63.1 CFM-18%77 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM550 RPM
Connector TypeProprietary4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorProprietary3-Pin 5V ARGB
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB ProprietaryARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9051001-ww/icue-link-qx120-rgb-120mm-pwm-pc-fan-expansion-kit-co-9051001-wwhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QX120 RGBEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
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Verdict

Corsair QX120 RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent performance and the cleanest cabling in the catalog, but only worth it inside Corsair's LINK ecosystem.

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

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