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EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 3.66, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 1.08, 70% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 45%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on fan size and pwm control.

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)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

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 Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandEKWBFractal Design
ModelVardar X3M 120ER D-RGBDynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicLLS
LightingD-RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure3.661.08-70%
Max Speed22001200-45%
Noise Level29.7+11.1 dBA18.6
Airflow73.044.7-39%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPerformanceMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM + D-RGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackBlack/White

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGBFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
EKWBView on EKWB
Fractal DesignView on Fractal Design

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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 Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

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