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Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison

Alseye Halo D-RGB and Noctua NF-S12A PWM differ on bearing type: Alseye Halo D-RGB at Hydraulic, Noctua NF-S12A 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-S12A PWM (120mm/44.9 CFM/1.06 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/17.8 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandAlseyeNoctua
ModelHalo D-RGB 120NF-S12A PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure1.91.19 mmH2O-37%
Max Speed18001200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27.0+9.2 dBA17.8 dBA
Airflow56.0-11%63.27 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetPremium

Price comparison

RetailerAlseye Halo D-RGBNoctua NF-S12A 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-S12A PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.

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