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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM and Thermalright TL-C12C separate most on static pressure: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at 2.3 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C12C at 1.53 mmH2O, 33% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 24%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandFractal DesignThermalright
ModelDynamic X2 GP-12 PWMTL-C12C
Bearing TypeSleeveFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.3 mmH2O1.53 mmH2O-33%
Max Speed2000 RPM1550 RPM-22%
Noise Level32.2 dBA+6.6 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow87.6 CFM66.17 CFM-24%
PWM ControlYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameLLSS-FDB
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Weight159 g120 g
PositioningMainstreamValue ARGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White
Source URLhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1561279-REG/fractal_design_fd_fan_dyn_x2_gp12_pwm_bk_dynamic_x2_pwm_fan.htmlhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/

Price comparison

RetailerFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWMThermalright TL-C12C
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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.

Thermalright TL-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

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