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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap vs Phanteks T30-120: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap and Phanteks T30-120 separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 2.34 mmH2O, Phanteks T30-120 at 7.37 mmH2O, 68% in favour of Phanteks T30-120. Airflow splits them by another 40%, again favouring Phanteks T30-120. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and pwm control.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Phanteks T30-120 (120mm 30mm-Thick Frame/100.9 CFM/7.37 mmH2O Static Pressure/3000 RPM Max/39.7 dBA Max/No RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks T30-120

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Phanteks T30-120 (120mm 30mm-Thick Frame/100.9 CFM/7.37 mmH2O Static Pressure/3000 RPM Max/39.7 dBA Max/No RGB/PWM)
Phanteks T30-120
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swapT30-120
LightingNoneNone
Fan Thickness25 mm30 mm
Static Pressure2.34 mmH2O-68%7.37 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-33%3000 RPM
Noise Level22.6 dBA39.7 dBA+17.1 dBA
Airflow60.09 CFM-40%100.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Bearing Marketing NameSSO2VAPO
Rated Life150000 hours150000 hours
Blade MaterialReinforced LCPReinforced LCP
Max Power Draw1.68 W4.92 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Cable Length10 mm130 mm
Weight205 g230 g
Warranty6 years6 years
Source URLhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specificationshttps://phanteks.com/product/t30-120/

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swapPhanteks T30-120
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Verdict

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

Phanteks T30-120

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The best radiator fan you can buy at any sensible price, disqualified by geometry more often than by cost.

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