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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at RGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandFractal DesignNoctua
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMNF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingRGBNone
Static Pressure1.5-52%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed20001800 RPM-10%
Noise Level33.2+10.7 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow56.0-11%63.15 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes

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.

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.

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