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Corsair SP120 RGB Elite vs EK-Loop Fan FPT 120: Comparison

Corsair SP120 RGB Elite and EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 separate most on static pressure: Corsair SP120 RGB Elite at 1.46 mmH2O, EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, 46% in favour of EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. Airflow splits them by another 38%, again favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and connector type.

Corsair SP120 RGB Elite (120mm/50.9 CFM/2.77 mmH2O Static Pressure/1650 RPM Max/24.9 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair SP120 RGB Elite
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-LoopEK-Loop Fan FPT 120

Specs

Specification
Corsair SP120 RGB Elite (120mm/50.9 CFM/2.77 mmH2O Static Pressure/1650 RPM Max/24.9 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair SP120 RGB Elite
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
ModelSP120 RGB EliteEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm27 mm
Static Pressure1.46 mmH2O-46%2.7 mmH2O
Max Speed1500 RPM-35%2300 RPM
Noise Level22.6 dBA36 dBA+13.4 dBA
Airflow47.73 CFM-38%77 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM550 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorProprietary3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB ProprietaryARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050108-ww/icue-sp120-rgb-elite-performance-120mm-pwm-fan-a-single-pack-co-9050108-wwhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP120 RGB EliteEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
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Verdict

Corsair SP120 RGB Elite

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable mid-tier static-pressure RGB fan that covers most radiator needs without ML-series pricing.

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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