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Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan at Loop Dynamic, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at Fluid Dynamic.

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (120mm/62.0 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.0 dBA/Loop Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMobiusLink 120NF-A12x25 PWM
Bearing TypeLoop DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.42.34 mmH2O-3%
Max Speed20002000 RPM
Noise Level30.0+7.4 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow62.060.09 CFM-3%
PWM ControltrueYes

Price comparison

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Verdict

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong-performing daisy-chain ARGB fan, best justified once you're building a full MobiusLink loop.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.

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