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Deepcool CF120 PLUS vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Deepcool CF120 PLUS and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Deepcool CF120 PLUS at ARGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

Deepcool CF120 PLUS (120mm/56.5 CFM/1.85 mmH2O Static Pressure/1550 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool CF120 PLUS
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

Specs

Specification
Deepcool CF120 PLUS (120mm/56.5 CFM/1.85 mmH2O Static Pressure/1550 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandDeepcoolNoctua
ModelCF120 PLUSNF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure1.85-41%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed1550-14%1800 RPM
Noise Level26.0+3.5 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow56.5-11%63.15 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes

Verdict

Deepcool CF120 PLUS

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.

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.

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