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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 1.87, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at 3.57, 48% in favour of Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. Max Speed splits them by another 23%, again favouring Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome. They match on fan size and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 120 |
| Brand | Noctua | Phanteks |
| Model | NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | D30-120 Metal Chrome |
| Bearing Type | SSO | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | D-RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.87-48% | 3.57 |
| Max Speed | 1700-23% | 2200 |
| Noise Level | 25.1 | 33.7+8.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 70.7-7% | 76.0 |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Budget | Premium |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM + D-RGB |
| Colors | All-Black | Metal Chrome |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Phanteks | View on Phanteks |
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Verdict
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.
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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