Almost ALL fans that are RGB have reduced performance compared to non-RGB.
I recommend Corsair non-RGB ML in conjunction with RGB light strips for the best value and performance. (see photo above for example)
The only RGB fans I recommend are the ones that come included with Corsair Capellix and Elite LCD AIOs. They cannot be purchased individually.
#1: Corsair non-RGB ML Series
120mm: 75CFM
140mm: 97CFM
+Superior performance
+Excellent value ($16-23 each)
+5 Year Warranty
+Magnetic Levitation Bearing
+High Static Pressure
+Can be made to appear RGB with LED strip
-No included RGB
#2: Fractal Design Prisma RGB
120mm: 85CFM
140mm: 103CFM
+Superior Performance
+Excellent Lighting
-Sleeve Bearing
-Does not integrate RGB with Corsair AIO
-Louder than Corsair ML series
-3 Year Warranty (2nd shortest on market)
-Poor value ($35-40 each)
#3: Corsair ML Elite RGB
120mm: 58CFM
140mm: 83CFM
+Utilizes Corsair AIO Controller
+Superior Lighting vs. other brands
+5 Year Warranty
+Magnetic Levitation Bearing
+High Static Pressure
+Integrates RGB with Corsair AIO
-16-29% Less airflow vs. non-RGB ML series
-Poor value ($35 each)
#4: Arctic Cooling P12/P14 A-RGB
120mm: 56CFM
140mm: 69CFM
+Fluid Dynamic Bearing
+Industry-Leading 10 Year Warranty
+Excellent Value ($16 each)
-Does not integrate RGB with Corsair AIO
-33-40% Less airflow vs. non-RGB ML series
#5: Corsair SP Elite RGB
120mm: 47CFM
140mm: 68CFM
+Utilizes Corsair AIO Controller
+Integrates RGB with Corsair AIO
+Hydraulic bearing not as good as MagLev but not as bad as Sleeve
-42-56% Less airflow vs. non-RGB ML series
-Poor value ($25 each)
-2 Year Warranty (shortest on the market)
#6: Corsair LL RGB
120mm: 43CFM
140mm: 51CFM
+Utilizes Corsair AIO Controller
+Integrates RGB with Corsair AIO
+Hydraulic bearing not as good as MagLev but not as bad as Sleeve
-74-90% Less airflow vs. non-RGB ML series
-Poor value ($39 each)
-2 Year Warranty (shortest on the market)
#7: Corsair QL RGB
120mm: 41CFM
140mm: 50CFM
+Utilizes Corsair AIO Controller
+Integrates RGB with Corsair AIO
+Hydraulic bearing not as good as MagLev but not as bad as Sleeve
-82-94% Less airflow vs. non-RGB ML series
-Poor value ($39 each)
-2 Year Warranty (shortest on the market)