Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force 20cm vs Aerocool Lightning 12cm

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 5identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Force 20cm:20 cm
    • Lightning 12cm:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Force 20cm:700 RPM
    • Lightning 12cm:1200 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Force 20cm:20.5 dB
    • Lightning 12cm:22.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Force 20cm:58 cfm
    • Lightning 12cm:41.40 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Force 20cm:1.11 mmH2O
    • Lightning 12cm:1.32 mmH2O
  • Product colour
    • Dark Force 20cm:Black
    • Lightning 12cm:Red
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Force 20cm:3.6 W
    • Lightning 12cm:3 W
  • Width
    • Dark Force 20cm:200 mm
    • Lightning 12cm:120 mm

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Comparison of Dark Force 20cm, Lightning 12cm
17 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers20 cm12 cm
Rotational speed (max)Differs700 RPM1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs20.5 dB22.5 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers58 cfm41.40 cfm
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.11 mmH2O1.32 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs3.6 W3 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated current0.25 A0.25 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers20 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm120 mm

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