Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool DS Computer case Fan vs Aerocool Lightning 12cm

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	A Aerocool DS Computer case Fan Model DS View product	B Aerocool Lightning 12cm View product
Performance6 differ
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	12 cm
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	700 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1000 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level (low speed)Known for one	10.8 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Differs	14.2 dB	22.5 dB
Minimum airflow (imperial)Known for one	39.8 cfm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	64.8 cfm	41.40 cfm
Minimum air pressureKnown for one	0.74 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureDiffers	1.21 mmH2O	1.32 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs	100000 h	20000 h
Designidentical
MaterialKnown for one	Plastic, Rubber	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fansKnown for one	1 fan(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Illumination LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Red
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	2.4 W	3 W
Rated currentDiffers	0.2 A	0.25 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	140 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	120 mm
WeightKnown for one	190 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	270 g	Unknown — not stated by the source

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