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ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on bearing type: ID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB at Hydraulic, Zalman ZM-F3 at Fluid Dynamic.

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-COOLINGID-COOLING SF-12025-RGB
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandID-COOLINGZalman
ModelSF-12025-ARGBZM-F3
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Max Speed19001200 RPM-37%
Noise Level29.0+6 dBA23 dBA
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

RetailerID-COOLING SF-12025-RGBZalman ZM-F3
ZalmanView on Zalman

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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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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