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NZXT F120P vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

NZXT F120P and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on bearing type: NZXT F120P at Fluid Dynamic, Thermalright TL-D12 at Rifle.

Specs

Specification
NZXT F120P (120mm PWM Static Pressure Fan / ~2100 RPM / Fluid Dynamic Bearing / White or Black)
NZXT F120P
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandNZXTThermalright
ModelF120PTL-D12
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
Static Pressure4.5 mmH2O0.9-80%
Max Speed2000 RPM1500-25%
Noise Level30 dBA+10 dBA20.0
Airflow73.47 CFM40.0-46%
PWM ControlYestrue
ColorsWhite, BlackBlack

Verdict

NZXT F120P

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-judged static-pressure fan for radiators, especially if your case already says NZXT on it.

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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