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Aerocool DS Computer case Fan vs Aerocool Lightning 12cm

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fan diameter
    • DS Computer case Fan:14 cm
    • Lightning 12cm:12 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • DS Computer case Fan:1000 RPM
    • Lightning 12cm:1200 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • DS Computer case Fan:14.2 dB
    • Lightning 12cm:22.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • DS Computer case Fan:64.8 cfm
    • Lightning 12cm:41.40 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • DS Computer case Fan:1.21 mmH2O
    • Lightning 12cm:1.32 mmH2O
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • DS Computer case Fan:100000 h
    • Lightning 12cm:20000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • DS Computer case Fan:2.4 W
    • Lightning 12cm:3 W
  • Rated current
    • DS Computer case Fan:0.2 A
    • Lightning 12cm:0.25 A

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Comparison of DS, Lightning 12cm
25 specifications
Performance6 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers14 cm12 cm
Rotational speed (min)Known for one700 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs1000 RPM1200 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one10.8 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs14.2 dB22.5 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one39.8 cfmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers64.8 cfm41.40 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one0.74 mmH2OUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.21 mmH2O1.32 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs100000 h20000 h
Designidentical
Product colourRedRed
MaterialKnown for onePlastic, RubberUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one1 fan(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.4 W3 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated currentDiffers0.2 A0.25 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm120 mm
DepthDiffers140 mm25 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm120 mm
WeightKnown for one190 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one270 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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