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ID-COOLING ZF-12025 vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison

ID-COOLING ZF-12025 and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM separate most on airflow: ID-COOLING ZF-12025 at 55.2, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 70.7, 22% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 11%, this time favouring ID-COOLING ZF-12025. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, lighting 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-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P12 redux-1700 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-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Fan Size120120
BrandID-COOLINGNoctua
ModelZF-12025NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicSSO
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.8-4%1.87
Max Speed19001700-11%
Noise Level26.0+0.9 dBA25.1
Airflow55.2-22%70.7
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningBudgetBudget
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlackAll-Black

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-P12 redux-1700 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.

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