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EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER and Thermalright TL-C12C differ on bearing type: EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at Ball, Thermalright TL-C12C at Fluid Dynamic. They match on fan thickness and connector type.

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandEKWBThermalright
ModelVardar EVO 120ERTL-C12C
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure3.161.53 mmH2O-52%
Max Speed22001550 RPM-30%
Noise Level33.5+7.9 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow7766.17 CFM-14%
PWM ControltrueYes
Bearing Marketing NameDual-BallS-FDB
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningPerformanceValue ARGB
Source URLhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpmhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ERThermalright TL-C12C
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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.

Thermalright TL-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

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