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EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 3.66, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 1.5, 59% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 23%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on fan size and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandEKWBFractal Design
ModelVardar X3M 120ER D-RGBAspect 12 RGB PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicLLS
LightingD-RGBRGB
Static Pressure3.661.5-59%
Max Speed22002000-9%
Noise Level29.733.2+3.5 dBA
Airflow73.056.0-23%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformanceMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM + D-RGB4-pin PWM + RGB
ColorsBlackBlack/White

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGBFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.

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