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ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO at 1500 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 20% in favour of ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO. They match on fan size and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | ID-COOLING | Zalman |
| Model | XF-12025 ARGB TRIO | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Hydraulic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 1500 RPM | 1200 RPM-20% |
| Noise Level | 26.4 dBA+3.4 dBA | 23 dBA |
| Weight | 150 g | 100 g |
| Source URL | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=173&name=XF-12025-ARGB-TRIO | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Three lit fans and a hub for less than two premium RGB fans, with the expected drop in refinement.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.




