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Corsair QX120 RGB vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Corsair QX120 RGB at Magnetic Dome, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

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
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCorsairThermalright
ModelQX120 RGBTL-D12
Bearing TypeMagnetic DomeRifle
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O0.9-76%
Max Speed2400 RPM1500-37%
Noise Level37 dBA+17 dBA20.0
Airflow63.1 CFM40.0-37%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumBudget

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.

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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