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NZXT F120 RGB Core vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

NZXT F120 RGB Core and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on static pressure: NZXT F120 RGB Core at 2.57 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1.93 mmH2O, 25% in favour of NZXT F120 RGB Core. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring NZXT F120 RGB Core. They match on 6 other specifications, including bearing type, pwm control and connector type.

NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F120 RGB Core
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C14C-S

Specs

Specification
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120 RGB Core
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 Size120 mm140 mm
BrandNZXTThermalright
ModelF120 RGB CoreTL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBARGB
Static Pressure2.57 mmH2O1.93 mmH2O-25%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level33.88 dBA+7.5 dBA26.4 dBA
Airflow78.86 CFM75.8 CFM-4%
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
PositioningBudgetBudget
Source URLhttps://nzxt.com/products/f120-core-rgb-1https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/

Verdict

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest way to add matching RGB to an NZXT-ecosystem build on a budget.

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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