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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM vs Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM and Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM separate most on static pressure: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 1.08, Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM at 1.33, 19% in favour of Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 2%, this time favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and max speed.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ScytheScythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

Specs

Specification
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandFractal DesignScythe
ModelDynamic X2 GP-12 PWMKaze Flex II 120 PWM
Bearing TypeLLSFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.08-19%1.33
Max Speed12001200
Noise Level18.621.8+3.2 dBA
Airflow44.743.71-2%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

RetailerFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWMScythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
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Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, quiet mainstream fan with nothing flashy about it, which is exactly the point.

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