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EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB differ on bearing type: EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at Hydraulic.

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
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 Size120120 mm
BrandEKPhanteks
ModelEK-Loop Fan FPT 120M25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingD-RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure3.362.67 mmH2O-21%
Max Speed22002000 RPM-9%
Noise Level3235.7 dBA+3.7 dBA
Airflow74.55-12%84.26 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningHigh-pressure custom loopMainstream
ColorsBlackBlack/White

Price comparison

RetailerEK-Loop Fan FPT 120Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
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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.

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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