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Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM and NZXT F140 RGB Core differ on lighting: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None, NZXT F140 RGB Core at No RGB.

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
NZXT F140 RGB Core (140mm/62.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140 RGB Core
Fan Size120 mm140
BrandNoctuaNZXT
ModelNF-A12x25 G2 PWMF140 Core
LightingNoneNo RGB
Static Pressure3.14 mmH2O1.4-55%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500-17%
Noise Level22.5 dBA24.0+1.5 dBA
Airflow63.15 CFM62.5-1%
PWM ControlYestrue

Verdict

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.

NZXT F140 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.

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