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Corsair QL120 RGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Corsair QL120 RGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on warranty: Corsair QL120 RGB at 2 years, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Static Pressure splits them by another 34%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

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 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 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 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
ModelQL120 RGBNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.55 mmH2O-34%2.34 mmH2O
Max Speed1500 RPM-25%2000 RPM
Noise Level26 dBA+3.4 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow41.8 CFM-30%60.09 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
RGB LightingYesNo
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningPremiumPremium
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050097-ww/icue-ql120-rgb-120mm-pwm-single-fan-co-9050097-wwhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QL120 RGBNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
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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 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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