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EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 3.16, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at 3.57, 11% in favour of Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. Airflow splits them by another 1%, this time favouring EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER. They match on fan size, max speed and pwm control.

EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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)
PhanteksPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

Specs

Specification
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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 Size120120
BrandEKWBPhanteks
ModelVardar EVO 120ERD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeBallHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure3.16-11%3.57
Max Speed22002200
Noise Level33.533.7+0.2 dBA
Airflow7776.0-1%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformancePremium

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ERPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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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