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Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on lighting: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at D-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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-A12x25 G2 PWMD30-120 Metal Chrome
LightingNoneD-RGB
Static Pressure3.14 mmH2O-12%3.57
Max Speed1800 RPM-18%2200
Noise Level22.5 dBA33.7+11.2 dBA
Airflow63.15 CFM-17%76.0
PWM ControlYestrue

Price comparison

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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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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