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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM at No RGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

Specs

Specification
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM (120mm/44.7 CFM/1.08 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/18.6 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 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
ModelDynamic X2 GP-12 PWMNF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingNo RGBNone
Static Pressure1.08-66%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed1200-33%1800 RPM
Noise Level18.622.5 dBA+3.9 dBA
Airflow44.7-29%63.15 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes

Price comparison

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Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

One of the quietest 120mm fans around, ideal for anyone building around Fractal's own low-noise philosophy.

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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