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Thermalright TL-B12 vs Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB: Comparison

Thermalright TL-B12 and Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB separate most on static pressure: Thermalright TL-B12 at 2.87 mmH2O, Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB at 1.4 mmH2O, 51% in favour of Thermalright TL-B12. Max Speed splits them by another 44%, again favouring Thermalright TL-B12.

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
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
XigmatekXigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB

Specs

Specification
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
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandThermalrightXigmatek
ModelTL-B12BX120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25.6 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.87 mmH2O1.4 mmH2O-51%
Max Speed2150 RPM1200 RPM-44%
Noise Level28.1 dBA+4.4 dBA23.7 dBA
Airflow69 CFM50.4 CFM-27%
PositioningValue non-RGBBudget
ColorsAll blackWhite (Arctic)
Source URLhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/https://www.globalbrand.com.bd/xigmatek-galaxy-iii-essential-arctic-en46461-cpu-fans

Price comparison

RetailerThermalright TL-B12Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
AmazonView on Amazon
NeweggView on Newegg
XigmatekView on Xigmatek
StarTech.com.bdView on StarTech.com.bd

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Verdict

Thermalright TL-B12

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.

Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A serviceable budget ARGB fan kit with a genuinely low noise profile, best bought for the bundled hub and remote rather than as a single premium upgrade.

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