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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and Thermalright TL-B12 differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO, Thermalright TL-B12 at Fluid Dynamic.

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
Thermalright TL-B12 (120mm/68.9 CFM/2.27 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.6 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-B12
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-P12 redux-1700 PWMTL-B12
Bearing TypeSSOFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.87-35%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed1700-21%2150 RPM
Noise Level25.128.1 dBA+3 dBA
Airflow70.769 CFM-2%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetValue non-RGB
ColorsAll-BlackAll black

Price comparison

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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.

Thermalright TL-B12

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.

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