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Corsair QX120 RGB vs Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB differ on bearing type: Corsair QX120 RGB at Magnetic Dome, Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB at Fluid Dynamic.

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 SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm140
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelQX120 RGBSK123-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeMagnetic DomeFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O1.9-50%
Max Speed2400 RPM1500-37%
Noise Level37 dBA+7.3 dBA29.7
Airflow63.1 CFM-15%74.0
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumMainstream

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QX120 RGBPhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
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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 SK123-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 140mm intake fan for Phanteks cases that want lighting without sacrificing airflow.

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