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Corsair SP120 RGB Elite vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Corsair SP120 RGB Elite and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: Corsair SP120 RGB Elite at Hydraulic, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

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
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

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
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
ModelSP120 RGB EliteTL-D12
Bearing TypeHydraulicRifle
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.46 mmH2O0.9-38%
Max Speed1500 RPM1500
Noise Level22.6 dBA+2.6 dBA20.0
Airflow47.73 CFM40.0-16%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningMainstreamBudget

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.

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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