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EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on warranty: EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 2 years, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-S12A PWM. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and zero rpm capable.

EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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 Size120120 mm
BrandEKWBNoctua
ModelVardar EVO 120ERNF-S12A PWM
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure3.161.19 mmH2O-62%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed22001200 RPM-45%
Noise Level33.5+15.7 dBA17.8 dBA
Airflow7763.27 CFM-18%
PWM ControltrueYes
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameDual-BallSSO2
Rated Life50000 hours150000 hours
Max Power Draw2.16 W1.44 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBrown And Beige
Cable Length300 mm200 mm
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningPerformancePremium
Source URLhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpmhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ERNoctua NF-S12A PWM
EKWBView on EKWB
AmazonView on Amazon
NeweggView on Newegg

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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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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