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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM vs Phanteks T30-120: Comparison

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM and Phanteks T30-120 differ on pwm control: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at true, Phanteks T30-120 at Yes.

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 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 Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-A12x25 PWMT30-120
LightingNoneNone
Static Pressure2.34-68%7.37 mmH2O
Max Speed2000-33%3000 RPM
Noise Level22.639.7 dBA+17.1 dBA
Airflow58-43%100.9 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Warranty66 years

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 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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