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Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM and Thermalright TL-D12 differ on lighting: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None, Thermalright TL-D12 at No RGB.

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)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-D12

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
Thermalright TL-D12 (120mm/40.0 CFM/0.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/20.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-D12
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-A12x25 G2 PWMTL-D12
LightingNoneNo RGB
Static Pressure3.14 mmH2O0.9-71%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500-17%
Noise Level22.5 dBA+2.5 dBA20.0
Airflow63.15 CFM40.0-37%
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.

Thermalright TL-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.

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