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Noctua NF-A9 PWM vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison
Noctua NF-A9 PWM and Noctua NF-S12A PWM separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-A9 PWM at 2.28, Noctua NF-S12A PWM at 1.06, 54% in favour of Noctua NF-A9 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 40%, again favouring Noctua NF-A9 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including lighting, pwm control and connector.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 92 | 120 |
| Brand | Noctua | Noctua |
| Model | NF-A9 PWM | NF-S12A PWM |
| Bearing Type | SSO2 | SSO |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 2.28 | 1.06-54% |
| Max Speed | 2000 | 1200-40% |
| Noise Level | 22.8+5 dBA | 17.8 |
| Airflow | 46.4 | 44.9-3% |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Premium | Premium quiet |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Brown/Beige | Brown/Beige |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Noctua NF-A9 PWM | Noctua NF-S12A PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Noctua NF-A9 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.