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Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 1800 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 33% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on fan size, fan thickness and rated life.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Noctua | Zalman |
| Model | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | ZM-F3 |
| Lighting | None | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1200 RPM-33% |
| Noise Level | 22.5 dBA | 23 dBA+0.5 dBA |
| Rated Life | 150000 hours | 150000 hours |
| Weight | 195 g | 100 g |
| Source URL | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.