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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM and Thermalright TL-B12 differ on bearing type: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at LLS, Thermalright TL-B12 at Fluid Dynamic.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 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 Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 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 Size140120 mm
BrandFractal DesignThermalright
ModelDynamic X2 GP-14 PWMTL-B12
Bearing TypeLLSFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.35-53%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed1000-53%2150 RPM
Noise Level18.028.1 dBA+10.1 dBA
Airflow68.4-1%69 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetValue non-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteAll black

Price comparison

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Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

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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