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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Thermalright TL-C14C-S differ on bearing type: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at LLS, Thermalright TL-C14C-S 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
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandFractal DesignThermalright
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMTL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeLLSFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBARGB
Static Pressure1.5-22%1.93 mmH2O
Max Speed20001500 RPM-25%
Noise Level33.2+6.8 dBA26.4 dBA
Airflow56.0-26%75.8 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White

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-C14C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.

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