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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on static pressure: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at 2.7 mmH2O, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 1.19 mmH2O, 56% in favour of EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. Max Speed splits them by another 48%, again favouring EK-Loop Fan FPT 120. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-LoopEK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Noctua NF-S12A PWM (120mm/44.9 CFM/1.06 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/17.8 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-S12A PWM

Specs

Specification
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 (120mm/74.55 CFM/3.36 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/32 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EK-Loop Fan FPT 120
Noctua NF-S12A PWM (120mm/44.9 CFM/1.06 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/17.8 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandEKNoctua
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120NF-S12A PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBNone
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.7 mmH2O1.19 mmH2O-56%
Max Speed2300 RPM1200 RPM-48%
Noise Level36 dBA+18.2 dBA17.8 dBA
Airflow77 CFM63.27 CFM-18%
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life60000 hours150000 hours
Max Power Draw3 W1.44 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
ColorwayBlackBrown And Beige
Cable Length100 mm200 mm
Weight227 g140 g
Source URLhttps://mainframecustom.com/shop/fans-accessories/120mm-fans/ek-loop-fan-fpt-120-d-rgb-black-case-fan/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerEK-Loop Fan FPT 120Noctua NF-S12A PWM
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Verdict

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong purpose-built fan for custom loop radiators, less relevant outside that use case.

Noctua NF-S12A PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.

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