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ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on max speed: ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB at 1800 RPM, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 1500 RPM, 17% in favour of ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB. Airflow splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A14 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and start voltage.

Specs

Specification
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB (120mm/74.5 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
Noctua NF-A14 PWM (140mm/82.5 CFM/1.99 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A14 PWM
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandID-COOLINGNoctua
ModelSF-12025-RGBNF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.15 mmH2O2.08 mmH2O-3%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level35.2 dBA+10.6 dBA24.6 dBA
Airflow74.5 CFM-10%82.52 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Max Power Draw3 W1.56 W
Start Voltage7 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector4-Pin 12V RGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeRGB 12VNone
Weight150 g190 g
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Source URLhttps://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=119&name=SF-12025-RGBhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a14-pwm/specifications

Verdict

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget-friendly static-pressure ARGB fan that makes a credible case against pricier radiator fans.

Noctua NF-A14 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The default recommendation for a 140mm airflow fan when looks don't matter and quiet running does.

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