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Corsair QL120 RGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison

Corsair QL120 RGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM differ on bearing type: Corsair QL120 RGB at Hydraulic, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at SSO2 (150,000hr rated).

Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair QL120 RGB
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM

Specs

Specification
Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair QL120 RGB
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelQL120 RGBNF-A12x25 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicSSO2 (150,000hr rated)
LightingRGBNone
Static Pressure1.55 mmH2O-34%2.34
Max Speed1500 RPM-25%2000
Noise Level26 dBA+3.4 dBA22.6
Airflow41.8 CFM-28%58
PWM ControlYestrue
Warranty2 years-67%6

Verdict

Corsair QL120 RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Buy this for the lighting show on a case window, not for cooling performance.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.

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