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be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM at 0.82 mmH2O, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 3.14 mmH2O, 74% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. Warranty splits them by another 50%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Model | Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 0.82 mmH2O-74% | 3.14 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1100 RPM-39% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 15.9 dBA | 22.5 dBA+6.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 38.5 CFM-39% | 63.15 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 1.44 W | 1.8 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cable Length | 500 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 132 g | 195 g |
| Warranty | 3 years-50% | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1626 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications |
Verdict
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-tier be quiet!
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
10 / 10 Expert Rating
The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.
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