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Corsair QX120 RGB vs Phanteks T30-120: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and Phanteks T30-120 separate most on static pressure: Corsair QX120 RGB at 3.8 mmH2O, Phanteks T30-120 at 7.37 mmH2O, 48% in favour of Phanteks T30-120. Airflow splits them by another 37%, again favouring Phanteks T30-120. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and zero rpm capable.

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 T30-120 (120mm 30mm-Thick Frame/100.9 CFM/7.37 mmH2O Static Pressure/3000 RPM Max/39.7 dBA Max/No RGB/PWM)
Phanteks T30-120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelQX120 RGBT30-120
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm30 mm
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O-48%7.37 mmH2O
Max Speed2400 RPM-20%3000 RPM
Noise Level37 dBA39.7 dBA+2.7 dBA
Airflow63.1 CFM-37%100.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameMagnetic DomeVAPO
Connector TypeProprietary4-Pin PWM
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
Warranty5 years-17%6 years
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://phanteks.com/product/t30-120/

Price comparison

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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 T30-120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best radiator fan you can buy at any sensible price, disqualified by geometry more often than by cost.

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