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Deepcool FC120 vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison

Deepcool FC120 and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM separate most on static pressure: Deepcool FC120 at 1.83 mmH2O, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 2.34 mmH2O, 22% in favour of Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, again favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on 9 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool FC120
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

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
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandDeepcoolFractal Design
ModelFC120Aspect 12 RGB PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicRifle
LightingARGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.83 mmH2O-22%2.34 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level28.0 dBA33.2 dBA+5.2 dBA
Airflow61.91 CFM56 CFM-10%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
RGB LightingYesYes
ColorwayBlackBlack
Weight164 g135 g
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/FC120-Daisy-Chain-Performance-ARGB-Fan/2021/13581.shtmlhttps://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566

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.

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.

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