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Corsair AF120 Elite vs ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Elite at 1850 RPM, ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO at 1500 RPM, 19% in favour of Corsair AF120 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 8%, again favouring Corsair AF120 Elite. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | ID-COOLING |
| Model | AF120 Elite | XF-12025 ARGB TRIO |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.93 mmH2O | 1.78 mmH2O-8% |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM-19% |
| Noise Level | 28.9 dBA+2.5 dBA | 26.4 dBA |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM-5% | 62 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 700 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/case-fans/co-9050140-ww/af120-elite-high-performance-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050140-ww | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=173&name=XF-12025-ARGB-TRIO |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair AF120 Elite
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet airflow fan for mesh cases, though the Arctic F12 PWM matches it for less money.
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Three lit fans and a hub for less than two premium RGB fans, with the expected drop in refinement.