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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap and Thermalright TL-C14C-S differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at SSO2, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at Fluid Dynamic.

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
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swapTL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeSSO2Fluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Static Pressure2.341.93 mmH2O-18%
Max Speed20001500 RPM-25%
Noise Level22.626.4 dBA+3.8 dBA
Airflow60.1-21%75.8 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumBudget
ColorsAll blackBlack/White

Price comparison

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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.

Thermalright TL-C14C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.

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