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DeepCool FK120 vs NZXT F120Q Quiet: Comparison

DeepCool FK120 and NZXT F120Q Quiet separate most on static pressure: DeepCool FK120 at 2.19 mmH2O, NZXT F120Q Quiet at 1.43 mmH2O, 35% in favour of DeepCool FK120. Max Speed splits them by another 8%, again favouring DeepCool FK120. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.

Specs

Specification
DeepCool FK120 (120mm/40.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
DeepCool FK120
NZXT F120Q Quiet (120mm/42.5 CFM/1.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/21 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120Q Quiet
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandDeepCoolNZXT
ModelFK120F120Q
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.19 mmH2O1.43 mmH2O-35%
Max Speed1850 RPM1700 RPM-8%
Noise Level28 dBA+2.9 dBA25.1 dBA
Airflow68.99 CFM-7%74.26 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw1.44 W3.36 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningBudgetQuiet mainstream
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/FK120-Performance-Fan/2022/15422.shtmlhttps://nzxt.com/products/f120q

Price comparison

RetailerDeepCool FK120NZXT F120Q Quiet
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Verdict

DeepCool FK120

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, quiet non-RGB fan for white or black builds that don't need lighting.

NZXT F120Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid quiet fan for NZXT case owners who don't need RGB or maximum static pressure.

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