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Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on airflow: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 63.15 CFM, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 84.26 CFM, 25% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Warranty splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Noctua | Phanteks |
| Model | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | M25-120 D-RGB |
| Lighting | None | D-RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 3.14 mmH2O | 2.67 mmH2O-15% |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.5 dBA | 35.7 dBA+13.2 dBA |
| Airflow | 63.15 CFM-25% | 84.26 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 150000 hours | 30000 hours |
| Max Power Draw | 1.8 W | 2.4 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cable Length | 200 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 155 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications | https://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/ |
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 M25-120 D-RGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.