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Corsair AF120 Slim vs ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Slim and ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO separate most on max speed: Corsair AF120 Slim at 2000 RPM, ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO at 1500 RPM, 25% in favour of Corsair AF120 Slim. Airflow splits them by another 9%, this time favouring ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | ID-COOLING |
| Model | AF120 Slim | XF-12025 ARGB TRIO |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 15 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.9 mmH2O | 1.78 mmH2O-6% |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM-25% |
| Noise Level | 25.6 dBA | 26.4 dBA+0.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-9% | 62 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 600 RPM | 700 RPM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-ww | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=173&name=XF-12025-ARGB-TRIO |
Verdict
Corsair AF120 Slim
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.
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.