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Deepcool FC120 vs EK-Loop Fan FPT 120: Comparison

Deepcool FC120 and EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 separate most on static pressure: Deepcool FC120 at 1.83 mmH2O, EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, 32% in favour of EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. Max Speed splits them by another 22%, again favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and connector type.

Specs

Specification
Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool FC120
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
BrandDeepcoolEK
ModelFC120EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm27 mm
Static Pressure1.83 mmH2O-32%2.7 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM-22%2300 RPM
Noise Level28.0 dBA36 dBA+8 dBA
Airflow61.91 CFM-20%77 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM550 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGB3-Pin 5V ARGB
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Weight164 g227 g
ConnectorDaisy-chain + PWM + ARGB4-pin PWM + 3-pin D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/FC120-Daisy-Chain-Performance-ARGB-Fan/2021/13581.shtmlhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/

Price comparison

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Verdict

Deepcool FC120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded daisy-chain ARGB fan that undercuts Lian Li on price for similar cable-management convenience.

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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