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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on airflow: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 56 CFM, Thermalright TL-B12 at 69 CFM, 19% in favour of Thermalright TL-B12. Static Pressure splits them by another 18%, again favouring Thermalright TL-B12. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.

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)
FractalFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB 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)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-B12

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
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 Size120 mm120 mm
BrandFractal DesignThermalright
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMTL-B12
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25.6 mm
Static Pressure2.34 mmH2O-18%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-7%2150 RPM
Noise Level33.2 dBA+5.1 dBA28.1 dBA
Airflow56 CFM-19%69 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Weight135 g205 g
PositioningMainstreamValue non-RGB
Source URLhttps://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/

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.

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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