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ID-COOLING ZF-12025 vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison

ID-COOLING ZF-12025 and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM separate most on static pressure: ID-COOLING ZF-12025 at 1.8, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at 2.34, 23% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 5%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM. They match on fan size and pwm control.

ID-COOLING ZF-12025 (120mm/55.2 CFM/1.8 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLINGID-COOLING ZF-12025
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM

Specs

Specification
ID-COOLING ZF-12025 (120mm/55.2 CFM/1.8 mmH2O Static Pressure/1900 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ID-COOLING ZF-12025
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandID-COOLINGNoctua
ModelZF-12025NF-A12x25 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicSSO2 (150,000hr rated)
LightingNo RGBNone
Static Pressure1.8-23%2.34
Max Speed1900-5%2000
Noise Level26.0+3.4 dBA22.6
Airflow55.2-5%58
PWM Controltruetrue

Verdict

ID-COOLING ZF-12025

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible plain-black budget fan for builds that specifically don't want RGB.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.

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