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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs NZXT F120P: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and NZXT F120P separate most on static pressure: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, NZXT F120P at 4.5 mmH2O, 40% in favour of NZXT F120P. Max Speed splits them by another 13%, this time favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

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
NZXT F120P (120mm PWM Static Pressure Fan / ~2100 RPM / Fluid Dynamic Bearing / White or Black)
NZXT F120P
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandEKNZXT
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120F120P
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.7 mmH2O-40%4.5 mmH2O
Max Speed2300 RPM2000 RPM-13%
Noise Level36 dBA+6 dBA30 dBA
Airflow77 CFM73.47 CFM-5%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed550 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life60000 hours60000 hours
Max Power Draw3 W2.16 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Cable Length100 mm600 mm
ColorsBlackWhite, Black
Source URLhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/https://nzxt.com/product/f120p

Price comparison

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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.

NZXT F120P

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-judged static-pressure fan for radiators, especially if your case already says NZXT on it.

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