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EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB vs Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB and Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM separate most on static pressure: EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 2.75 mmH2O, Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM at 0.97 mmH2O, 65% 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, pwm control and connector type.

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
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ScytheScythe Kaze Flex II 120 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
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandEKWBScythe
ModelVardar X3M 120ER D-RGBKaze Flex II 120 PWM (1200RPM)
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness27.5 mm26 mm
Static Pressure2.75 mmH2O0.97 mmH2O-65%
Max Speed2200 RPM1200 RPM-45%
Noise Level34.2 dBA+10.4 dBA23.8 dBA
Airflow67 CFM52.94 CFM-21%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Rated Life50000 hours120000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningPerformanceMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-blackhttps://www.scytheus.com/kazeflexii-120

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGBScythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
EKWBView on EKWB
ScytheView on Scythe

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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.

Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, quiet mainstream fan with nothing flashy about it, which is exactly the point.

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