I recently bought 3 different 80mm Case fans to compare and test out. Here is my comparison & opinion…
I’ve installed the fans and will add more information once I see how they run.
Cooler Master – Blue LED Standard Fan – 80 ST3
R4-L8S-182B-GP – www.coolermaster.com
- 4 Blue LED
- 1800 rpm
- Silent 21 dBA
- 30,000 hours
Vantec – Spectrum UV Fan
SP8025UV-CL – www.vantecusa.com
- 2900 rpm
- 34 dBA
- Lifetime Warranty
Thermaltake 8CM UV Fan Series
P/N A2270 – www.thermaltake.com
- 2000 rpm
- 21 dBA
- 30,000 hours
Case Fan Comparison
| Cooler Master | Vantec | Thermaltake | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | R4-L8S-182B-GP | FTV016149 | A2270 |
| Dimension | 80x80x25mm | 80x80x25mm | 80x80x25mm |
| Rated Voltage (Volts DC) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rated Current (Ampere) | 0.16 +-10% | 0.20 | 0.10/0.14 max |
| Power Input (Watts) | 1.92 +-10% | 2.40 | 1.2/1.68 max |
| Fan Speed (RPM) | 1800 +-10% | 2900 | 2000 +-10% |
| Max Air Flow (CFM) | 17.16 | 39 | 27.8 |
| Air Pressure (mm H2O | 1.75 | - | 1.98 |
| Noise (dBA) | 21.75 | 34 | 21 |
| Weight (grams) | 62 | 62 | 63 |
| Life Expectaion (hours) | 30,000 | Lifetime | 30,000 |
| Connector | 3 pin | 3 & 4 pin | 3 & 4 pin |
| Mounting Screws | Y | Y | Y |