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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Noctua NF-F12 PWM separate most on static pressure: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 1.5, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at 2.61, 43% in favour of Noctua NF-F12 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, this time favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on fan size and pwm control.

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
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 PWM

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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandFractal DesignNoctua
ModelAspect 12 RGB PWMNF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeLLSSSO2
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.5-43%2.61
Max Speed20001500-25%
Noise Level33.2+10.8 dBA22.4
Airflow56.053.7-4%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Connector4-pin PWM + RGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBrown/Beige

Price comparison

RetailerFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWMNoctua NF-F12 PWM
NoctuaView on Noctua

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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-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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