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Corsair AF120 Slim vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Corsair AF120 Slim and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 2.34 mmH2O, 19% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Airflow splits them by another 6%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.

Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
CorsairCorsair AF120 Slim
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelAF120 SlimNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNone
Fan Thickness15 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.9 mmH2O-19%2.34 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise Level25.6 dBA+3 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow56.3 CFM-6%60.09 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
RGB LightingNoNo
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-wwhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF120 SlimNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
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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 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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