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Enermax T.B.Silence PWM vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM and Thermalright TL-C12C separate most on static pressure: Enermax T.B.Silence PWM at 1.676 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C12C at 1.53 mmH2O, 9% in favour of Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. Airflow splits them by another 7%, again favouring Enermax T.B.Silence PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

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)
EnermaxEnermax T.B.Silence PWM
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
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-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandEnermaxThermalright
ModelUCTB12PTL-C12C
Bearing TypeTwisterFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.676 mmH2O1.53 mmH2O-9%
Max Speed1500 RPM-3%1550 RPM
Noise Level19.3 dBA25.6 dBA+6.3 dBA
Airflow71.25 CFM66.17 CFM-7%
PWM ControlYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameTwister BearingS-FDB
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningMainstreamValue ARGB
Source URLhttps://www.enermax.com/en/products/t.b.silence---pwm--12cm-https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/

Price comparison

RetailerEnermax T.B.Silence PWMThermalright TL-C12C
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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-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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