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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB separate most on airflow: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 56 CFM, ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB at 74.5 CFM, 25% in favour of ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and fan thickness.

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLINGID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB

Specs

Specification
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandFractal DesignID-COOLING
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMSF-12025-RGB
Bearing TypeRifleHydraulic
LightingRGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.34 mmH2O2.15 mmH2O-8%
Max Speed2000 RPM1800 RPM-10%
Noise Level33.2 dBA35.2 dBA+2 dBA
Airflow56 CFM-25%74.5 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Max Power Draw1.68 W3 W
Start Voltage7 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Weight135 g150 g
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=119&name=SF-12025-RGB

Verdict

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.

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