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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Enermax T.B.Silence PWM: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Enermax T.B.Silence PWM separate most on static pressure: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, Enermax T.B.Silence PWM at 1.676 mmH2O, 38% in favour of EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. Max Speed splits them by another 35%, again favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and connector type.

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-LoopEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EnermaxEnermax T.B.Silence PWM

Specs

Specification
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
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandEKEnermax
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120UCTB12P
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicTwister
LightingD-RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.7 mmH2O1.676 mmH2O-38%
Max Speed2300 RPM1500 RPM-35%
Noise Level36 dBA+16.7 dBA19.3 dBA
Airflow77 CFM71.25 CFM-7%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed550 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life60000 hours160000 hours
Max Power Draw3 W4.8 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
ColorwayBlackBlack
Source URLhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/https://www.enermax.com/en/products/t.b.silence---pwm--12cm-

Price comparison

RetailerEK-Loop Fan FPT 120Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
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Verdict

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

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