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Corsair SP120 RGB Elite vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair SP120 RGB Elite and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB differ on bearing type: Corsair SP120 RGB Elite at Hydraulic, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at Fluid Dynamic.

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-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

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-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCorsairEKWB
ModelSP120 RGB EliteVardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.46 mmH2O-60%3.66
Max Speed1500 RPM-32%2200
Noise Level22.6 dBA29.7+7.1 dBA
Airflow47.73 CFM-35%73.0
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningMainstreamPerformance

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP120 RGB EliteEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
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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.

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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