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Corsair QX120 RGB vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: Corsair QX120 RGB at Magnetic Dome, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelQX120 RGBD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeMagnetic DomeHydraulic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O3.57-6%
Max Speed2400 RPM2200-8%
Noise Level37 dBA+3.3 dBA33.7
Airflow63.1 CFM-17%76.0
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumPremium

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QX120 RGBPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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