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Corsair AF120 Slim RGB vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim RGB and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on warranty: Corsair AF120 Slim RGB at 3 years, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 5 years, 40% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 33%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, max speed and pwm control.

Corsair AF120 Slim RGB (120x15mm Slim/45.4 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/26 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair AF120 Slim RGB
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF120 Slim RGB (120x15mm Slim/45.4 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/26 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim RGB
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelAF120 RGB SLIMM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness15 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.9 mmH2O-29%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise Level27.5 dBA35.7 dBA+8.2 dBA
Airflow56.3 CFM-33%84.26 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed600 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Warranty3 years-40%5 years
ColorsBlackBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050162-ww/icue-af120-rgb-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-single-pack-co-9050162-wwhttps://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/

Price comparison

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Verdict

Corsair AF120 Slim RGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but well-executed pick for SFF cases that physically can't fit a standard-depth fan.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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