NZXT F120 RGB
Score: 80/100
Elgato Light Strip Pro
Score: 82/100Rankings
Elgato Light Strip Pro is a premium 2-meter individually addressable RGB strip featuring AI scenes and Stream Deck control. Its fixed length, higher price, and occasional Wi-Fi pairing issues may deter larger or budget-focused setups. Perfect for streamers needing precise per-LED control.
The NZXT F120 RGB fan offers vibrant lighting and strong cooling performance while remaining relatively quiet. It requires an additional NZXT controller and can become noisy at maximum speed, which may deter users seeking a completely plug-and-play solution. Best suited for builders already invested in the NZXT ecosystem who want synchronized RGB and high airflow.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.3 Wbest | 30 W |
— | 16,000,000 colorsbest | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
— | 2 mbest |
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|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 2.3 W | 30 W |
Design(1) | ||
Mounting Type | screw | Magnetic |
General(1) | ||
Compatibility | NZXT | Elgato Control Center, Stream Deck |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Methods | PWM, NZXT RGB | App, Stream Deck |
Lighting(2) | ||
Color Range (colors) | RGB colors | 16000000 colors |
LED Type | RGB | Individually addressable RGB |
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Professional reviewers commend the F120 RGB for its vibrant, uniform lighting and effective cooling performance, highlighting the quiet operation at low speeds and the durability of its Fluid Dynamic Bearing. They note the fan's seamless integration with NZXT CAM, but point out the necessity of a separate RGB hub and the higher noise ceiling as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the fan's striking appearance and easy installation, often describing it as beautiful and quiet even at full speed. The majority praise its cooling efficiency and value, while recurring complaints focus on the need for an additional NZXT hub and occasional higher noise at maximum RPM.
Professional reviewers commend the Light Strip Pro for its premium build, high brightness, frequent cut points, and seamless Stream Deck integration, highlighting its suitability for creators who need per-LED control. However, they criticize its limited 2 m length, slower response times, occasional Wi-Fi reliability issues, and higher price compared to alternatives.
Everyday users praise the straightforward app control and vivid RGB ambience for gaming rigs, but repeatedly complain about difficult Wi-Fi pairing, the inability to extend the strip beyond 2 m, and the perception that the unit is costly for its size.
“Very beautiful and easy [to install]”
“Quiet and pretty fan. RGB is uniform.”
