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Deepcool CF120 PLUS vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM: Comparison

Deepcool CF120 PLUS and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM separate most on airflow: Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 52.5 CFM, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at 105.9 CFM, 50% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 6%, this time favouring Deepcool CF120 PLUS. They match on 5 other specifications, including pwm control, min speed and connector type.

Deepcool CF120 PLUS (120mm/56.5 CFM/1.85 mmH2O Static Pressure/1550 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool CF120 PLUS
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

Specs

Specification
Deepcool CF120 PLUS (120mm/56.5 CFM/1.85 mmH2O Static Pressure/1550 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandDeepcoolFractal Design
ModelCF120 PLUSDynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Bearing TypeHydroSleeve
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness26.5 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.08 mmH2O1.95 mmH2O-6%
Max Speed1800 RPM1700 RPM-6%
Noise Level28.8 dBA33.7 dBA+4.9 dBA
Airflow52.5 CFM-50%105.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw2.16 W1.7 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
PositioningBudgetBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtmlhttps://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/dynamic/dynamic-x2-gp-14-pwm/black/

Verdict

Deepcool CF120 PLUS

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

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