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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM (120mm/58 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA Max/SSO2 Bearing 150,000hr Rated/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-A12x25 PWMD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNoneD-RGB
Static Pressure2.34 mmH2O-34%3.57
Max Speed2000 RPM-9%2200
Noise Level22.6 dBA33.7+11.1 dBA
Airflow60.09 CFM-21%76.0
PWM ControlYestrue

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-A12x25 PWMPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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Verdict

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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