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Deepcool FC120 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Deepcool FC120 and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Deepcool FC120 at ARGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool FC120
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 FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool FC120
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
ModelFC120NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.51-20%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed18001800 RPM
Noise Level28.0+5.5 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow66.463.15 CFM-5%
PWM ControltrueYes

Verdict

Deepcool FC120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded daisy-chain ARGB fan that undercuts Lian Li on price for similar cable-management convenience.

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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