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Corsair SP140 RGB Elite vs Thermalright TL-C12C-S: Comparison

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite and Thermalright TL-C12C-S separate most on max speed: Corsair SP140 RGB Elite at 1200 RPM, Thermalright TL-C12C-S at 1550 RPM, 23% in favour of Thermalright TL-C12C-S. Static Pressure splits them by another 8%, this time favouring Corsair SP140 RGB Elite. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and connector type.

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair SP140 RGB Elite
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C-S

Specs

Specification
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite
Thermalright TL-C12C-S (120mm PWM Case Fan / ~1500 RPM / Rifle Bearing / White or Black / Budget Multi-Pack)
Thermalright TL-C12C-S
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairThermalright
ModelSP140 RGB EliteTL-C12C-S
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.66 mmH2O1.53 mmH2O-8%
Max Speed1200 RPM-23%1550 RPM
Noise Level26.8 dBA+1.2 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow68.1 CFM66.17 CFM-3%
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeRGB 12VARGB 5V
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack or WhiteWhite, Black
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050110-ww/icue-sp140-rgb-elite-performance-140mm-pwm-fan-single-pack-co-9050110-wwhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c-s/

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP140 RGB EliteThermalright TL-C12C-S
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Verdict

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable mid-range 140mm RGB fan, though the pricier ML140 PRO RGB or quieter Light Wings both outclass it in their own way.

Thermalright TL-C12C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Noctua-adjacent quiet operation at budget pricing, which is exactly what a six-fan build needs.

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