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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Slim and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 3.14 mmH2O, 39% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 11%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Model | AF120 Slim | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Fan Thickness | 15 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.9 mmH2O-39% | 3.14 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM-10% |
| Noise Level | 25.6 dBA+3.1 dBA | 22.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-11% | 63.15 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| 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.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications |
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.
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.