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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB separate most on max speed: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 2000, Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB at 1500, 25% in favour of Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. Airflow splits them by another 24%, this time favouring Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB. They match on pwm control and positioning.

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
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
Fan Size120140
BrandFractal DesignPhanteks
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMSK123-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeLLSFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.5-21%1.9
Max Speed20001500-25%
Noise Level33.2+3.5 dBA29.7
Airflow56.0-24%74.0
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM + RGB4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

RetailerFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWMPhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
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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.

Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 140mm intake fan for Phanteks cases that want lighting without sacrificing airflow.

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