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NZXT F120 RGB Core vs Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12: Comparison

NZXT F120 RGB Core and Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 differ on bearing type: NZXT F120 RGB Core at Fluid Dynamic, Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 at Hydraulic.

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
Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 (120mm/68.5 CFM/3.15 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.5 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandNZXTThermaltake
ModelF120 RGB CoreTOUGHFAN 12
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.5-38%2.41 mmH2O
Max Speed1800-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level27.5+5.2 dBA22.3 dBA
Airflow50.2-14%58.35 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetPerformance
ColorsWhite/BlackBlack

Price comparison

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Verdict

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12

8 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the better plain-black high-pressure radiator fans, built tough for AIO and custom-loop use.

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