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Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM separate most on airflow: Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 56.0, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 70.7, 21% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 20%, again favouring Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 120 |
| Brand | Fractal Design | Noctua |
| Model | Aspect 12 RGB PWM | NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM |
| Bearing Type | LLS | SSO |
| Lighting | RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.5-20% | 1.87 |
| Max Speed | 2000 | 1700-15% |
| Noise Level | 33.2+8.1 dBA | 25.1 |
| Airflow | 56.0-21% | 70.7 |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM + RGB | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Black/White | All-Black |
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-P12 redux-1700 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.
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