EKWB

EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

Expert rating8 / 10

Fan Size:: 120mm
Airflow:: 91.0 CFM
Static Pressure:: 5.31 mmH2O
Noise Level:: 36.6 dBA

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Manufacturer: EKWB Last updated: 2026-10-08

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EK-Vardar EVO 120ER Review

The EK-Vardar EVO 120ER is a 120mm PWM fan with a dual ball bearing, 77 airflow, 3.16 mmH2O static pressure, speeds from 500 to 2200 RPM and 33.5 dBA noise, with no RGB.

A performance-oriented 120 mm fan with 3.16 mmH2O of static pressure, which helps push air through radiators. It uses a dual ball bearing with a 50000 hour rated life, a 4-pin PWM connector and zero RPM capability. Speed runs from 500 RPM to 2200 RPM, and 33.5 dBA at full speed is loud, so it is best run below maximum in a living space. It draws up to 2.16 W and is 25 mm thick, with a 300 mm cable. The MSRP is 18.27 USD per fan, with a 2 year warranty.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Phanteks T30-120 in our catalog, the Vardar EVO 120ER pushes noticeably more static pressure and RPM at the cost of running considerably louder at full speed. Compared with the Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12, the EVO is the more extreme option, only worth it on the densest radiators where the TOUGHFAN can't keep up.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8 / 10

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

Best for

Dense custom-loop radiators
Extreme overclocking rigs
Maximum static pressure needs

Not for

Quiet or daily-use builds
Case intake/exhaust duty
RGB builds

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity and packaging

Brand	EKWB
Model	Vardar EVO 120ER
Fan Thickness	25 mm
Pack Quantity	1

Design

Fan Size	120 mm
Bearing Type	Ball
Lighting	No RGB

Performance

Static Pressure	3.16 mmH2O
Max Speed	2200 RPM
Noise Level	33.5 dBA
PWM Control	Yes

Performance at maximum speed

Airflow	77 CFM

Performance at quiet speed

Min Speed	500 RPM
Zero RPM Capable	Yes

Motor and bearing

Bearing Marketing Name	Dual-Ball
Rated Life	50000 hours

Power and control

Max Power Draw	2.16 W
PWM Duty Floor	25 percent

Connection and daisy chain

Connector Type	4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector	None

Lighting

RGB Lighting	No
Lighting Type	None

Physical and finish

Colorway	Black
Cable Length	300 mm

Market

Warranty	2 years
Positioning	Performance
MSRP Per Fan	18.27 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)?

Key specs for the EK-Vardar EVO 120ER: Airflow 77, Bearing Type Ball, Bearing Marketing Name Dual-Ball, Rated Life 50000 hours, Lighting No RGB, Min Speed 500 RPM.

Will the EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM) work with my current setup?

The EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM) lists Fan Size is 120. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM) best suited to?

Best suited to: Dense custom-loop radiators; Extreme overclocking rigs; Maximum static pressure needs.

What are the drawbacks of the EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)?

Not the best fit for: Quiet or daily-use builds; Case intake/exhaust duty; RGB builds.