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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs NZXT F120Q Quiet: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and NZXT F120Q Quiet differ on bearing type: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at LLS, NZXT F120Q Quiet at Fluid Dynamic.

Specs

Specification
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
NZXT F120Q Quiet (120mm/42.5 CFM/1.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/21 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120Q Quiet
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandFractal DesignNZXT
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMF120Q
Bearing TypeLLSFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.51.43 mmH2O-5%
Max Speed20001700 RPM-15%
Noise Level33.2+8.1 dBA25.1 dBA
Airflow56.0-25%74.26 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamQuiet mainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White

Price comparison

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Verdict

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.

NZXT F120Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid quiet fan for NZXT case owners who don't need RGB or maximum static pressure.

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