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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandEKPhanteks
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120D30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingD-RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.7 mmH2O-24%3.57
Max Speed2300 RPM2200-4%
Noise Level36 dBA+2.3 dBA33.7
Airflow77 CFM76.0-1%
PWM ControlYestrue
Connector4-pin PWM + 3-pin D-RGB4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlackMetal Chrome

Price comparison

RetailerEK-Loop Fan FPT 120Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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