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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at Hydraulic.

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-P12 redux-1700 PWMM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeSSOHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.87-30%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed1700-15%2000 RPM
Noise Level25.135.7 dBA+10.6 dBA
Airflow70.7-16%84.26 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetMainstream
ColorsAll-BlackBlack/White

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 M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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