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Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM vs Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM and Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB separate most on warranty: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at 2 years, Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB at 5 years, 60% in favour of Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 30%, again favouring Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/26 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB
Fan Size140 mm140 mm
BrandFractal DesignPhanteks
ModelDynamic X2 GP-14 PWMM25-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeSleeveHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.95 mmH2O-30%2.8 mmH2O
Max Speed1700 RPM-6%1800 RPM
Noise Level33.7 dBA36.57 dBA+2.9 dBA
Airflow105.9 CFM104.62 CFM-1%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life100000 hours30000 hours
Max Power Draw1.7 W2.4 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingNoYes
Cable Length500 mm140 mm
Weight185 g195 g
Warranty2 years-60%5 years
PositioningBudgetMainstream D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack
Source URLhttps://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/dynamic/dynamic-x2-gp-14-pwm/black/https://phanteks.com/product/m25-140-black-d-rgb/

Price comparison

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Verdict

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, well-matched 140mm companion to the M25-120, best suited to Phanteks-branded builds wanting mixed fan sizes.

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