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Enermax T.B.Silence PWM vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on max speed: Enermax T.B.Silence PWM at 1500, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 2000, 25% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Static Pressure splits them by another 24%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EnermaxEnermax T.B.Silence PWM
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

Specs

Specification
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM (120mm/68.4 CFM/1.79 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/19.3 dBA/Twister Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Enermax T.B.Silence PWM
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120120
BrandEnermaxNoctua
ModelT.B.Silence PWMNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeTwisterSSO2
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.79-24%2.34
Max Speed1500-25%2000
Noise Level19.322.6+3.3 dBA
Airflow68.460.1-12%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackAll black

Price comparison

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Verdict

Enermax T.B.Silence PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent value pick for anyone who wants Noctua-like quiet airflow without the Noctua price tag.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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