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Arctic F12 PWM vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB: Comparison

Arctic F12 PWM and ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB separate most on static pressure: Arctic F12 PWM at 1.0 mmH2O, ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB at 2.15 mmH2O, 53% in favour of ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 29%, again favouring ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Arctic F12 PWM (120mm/53.0 CFM/0.75 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic F12 PWM
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandArcticID-COOLING
ModelF12 PWMSF-12025-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.0 mmH2O-53%2.15 mmH2O
Max Speed1350 RPM-25%1800 RPM
Noise Level22.5 dBA35.2 dBA+12.7 dBA
Airflow53.0 CFM-29%74.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Max Power Draw1.44 W3 W
Start Voltage6.0 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone4-Pin 12V RGB
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneRGB 12V
Weight105 g150 g
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM/ACFAN00203Ahttps://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=119&name=SF-12025-RGB

Verdict

Arctic F12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.

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