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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap and Thermalright TL-D12 separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 2.34, Thermalright TL-D12 at 0.9, 62% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Airflow splits them by another 33%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. They match on 4 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
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 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-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 Size120120
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swapTL-D12
Bearing TypeSSO2Rifle
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.340.9-62%
Max Speed20001500-25%
Noise Level22.6+2.6 dBA20.0
Airflow60.140.0-33%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningPremiumBudget
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsAll blackBlack

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-D12

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

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