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Enermax T.B.Silence PWM vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM and Thermalright TL-B12 differ on bearing type: Enermax T.B.Silence PWM at Twister, Thermalright TL-B12 at Fluid Dynamic.

Specs

Specification
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
Thermalright TL-B12 (120mm/68.9 CFM/2.27 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.6 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-B12
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandEnermaxThermalright
ModelT.B.Silence PWMTL-B12
Bearing TypeTwisterFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.79-38%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed1500-30%2150 RPM
Noise Level19.328.1 dBA+8.8 dBA
Airflow68.4-1%69 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamValue non-RGB
ColorsBlackAll black

Price comparison

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Verdict

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

Thermalright TL-B12

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.

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