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Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Alseye Halo D-RGB and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Alseye Halo D-RGB at Hydraulic, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at Fluid Dynamic.

Specs

Specification
Alseye Halo D-RGB (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Alseye Halo D-RGB
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandAlseyeNoctua
ModelHalo D-RGB 120NF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure1.9-27%2.61 mmH2O
Max Speed18001500 RPM-17%
Noise Level27.0+4.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow56.054.97 CFM-2%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetPremium

Price comparison

RetailerAlseye Halo D-RGBNoctua NF-F12 PWM
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Verdict

Alseye Halo D-RGB

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget ARGB fan good enough for filling out a case cheaply, not a fan you buy for standout performance.

Noctua NF-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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