Best RGB case fans in 2022 ft. 120mm, 140mm & 200mm RGB fans
Looking for a capable, flashy RGB fan? Look no further, we take you through the best RGB fans currently available
Fans are just as crucial to your PC as every other component, and the more power you have packed into your PC the better your cooling needs to be. This can be achieved by getting a set of PC case fans – the more the merrier. But fans today don’t just play a crucial part in your PC, they can help it look the part as well.
Gone are the days of boring, matte fans dominating the market, now it’s all about the RGB.
We’ve selected the best RGB 120mm, 140mm and 200mm fans money can buy and made no compromise when it came to noise level and airflow – these are the two most important areas when it comes to cooling.
Let’s jump in.
Our Top Picks
Our 5 Best RGB Fans in 2022
In-depth Review
Thermaltake Riing Quad
Thermaltake Riing Quad
The Thermaltake Riing RGB fans are arguably the best on the list, and by quite some way too. These fans offer a good level of airflow while also providing the best RGB lighting I have seen on a fan before. The intense illumination comes from not two, not three but four RGB loops! If the extra RGB loop wasn’t enough, Thermaltake has made these fans incredibly user-friendly with the introduction of the 9-pin USB connector. Even though the Corsair LL series are brilliant, they have two connectors for each fan to power the fan and the RGB, which can get a bit messy!
These fans have some interesting features around what Thermaltake calls the “RGB PLUS Ecosystem”. You can actually sync these fans up with your phone and when you say ‘Hello TT’ you can control the light modes, brightness, fan speeds, and even switch them off entirely via commands. You can even set these fans to reflect the current weather condition in your area by syncing it up with Amazon Alexa!
Even though these fans feature a hydraulic bearing for friction reduction like the Corsair LL series, the TT fans offer a similar low max noise at just 25 dBA.
These fans only come in a pack of three so you will have to pay the top price for them but with an abundance of features and some of the best RGB lighting we have seen on a fan, they are worth it.
CORSAIR LL Series
CORSAIR LL Series
While these RGB fans from Corsair don’t offer the highest of airflow CFM, they do a reasonable job and offer great static pressure. These are arguably some of the best RGB fans you can buy for your case and are perfect for blasting air through obstacles.
These fans from Corsair have two RGB loops, one on the outside creating a halo effect, and the inner loop shining RGB light onto the fan blades. The RGB loops have eight individual lighting zones which can be personalized through Corsairs intuitive iCUE software. The software will allow you to match up your lighting effects with any other Corsair peripherals.
These RGB fans come in a multitude of options, you can buy them individually, as a dual, and a triple pack. You can also get the Corsair LL’s in 120mm and 140mm, giving you a few different airflow options.
Ultimately these fans would make any case look fantastic and you can rest assured knowing they are of good build quality too.
Thermaltake Riing Plus 20
Thermaltake Riing Plus 20
These 200mm fans from Thermaltake are huge and, unsurprisingly, pump vast amounts of air into your system. The TT Riing Plus 20 fan is perfect for the front of a case and offers a CFM of 117. This may not be the quietest but, with a max noise of under 30 dBA, it is hardly loud plus you get the benefit of huge amounts of airflow and the fantastic RGB lighting from Thermaltake.
There is a bit of flexibility with this fan as Thermaltake has an option to include the fan controller, just in case you didn’t already have one. The friction is reduced with this thanks to its hydraulic bearing which self lubricates and actually increases thermal efficiency too.
The software is really easy to use from TT and it gives you countless options to tinker with in the RGB department and will even alert you to any issues with the operation of the fan.
Overall this beastly fan is top drawer and will give you all the airflow you could possibly want whilst also illuminating your system, a solid 200mm option!
Lian Li UNI Fan SL120
Lian Li UNI Fan SL120
Lian Li is known for their cases, and they are no stranger to fans or RGB lighting either. These UNI fans offer some of the highest quality on the list and do a brilliant job of pumping air into your system while simultaneously illuminating it.
The RGB lights up the front and side simultaneously, but its uniquely designed squared-off edges give it some great style points. The fans come with a controller and everything you are going to need to integrate into your system. The main selling point behind these is their effortless daisy-chaining functionality, making installation a breeze.
This triple pack of 12mm fans comes with a max dB of 31 and a max rotational speed of 1900 rpm, pumping a possible 58.5 cubic feet per minute.
upHere RGB
upHere RGB
The upHere RGB fan set is our budget pick on the list, as this set of five fans offer a great amount of value to spruce up your PC builds aesthetics.
These are rather basic fans with a lower build quality than our top pick, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to offer. These 120m fans produce a meager 17.6 DbA which is very reasonable and their high airflow nature does a good job of cooling your system.
These are a little basic so don’t expect any software here, but they do include a remote control to change your colors and effects to match the rest of your system.
They use a hydraulic bearing and feature rubber pads to dampen noise, making these RGB fans a very attractive option for those looking for large volume cooling on a budget.
Final Word
This has been our guide on the best RGB case fans for 2022. We hope it’s helped you pick the right fan for your needs. Be sure to check out our other buyer’s guides on the right-hand side of this page and drop us a comment below if there’s anything you’d like us to cover.