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Deepcool CF120 PLUS vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

Deepcool CF120 PLUS and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on airflow: Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 52.5 CFM, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 84.26 CFM, 38% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 22%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, pwm control and min speed.

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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB

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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandDeepcoolPhanteks
ModelCF120 PLUSM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeHydroHydraulic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness26.5 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.08 mmH2O-22%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level28.8 dBA35.7 dBA+6.9 dBA
Airflow52.5 CFM-38%84.26 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw2.16 W2.4 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGB3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
PositioningBudgetMainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtmlhttps://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/

Verdict

Deepcool CF120 PLUS

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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