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Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM and Thermalright TL-C12C differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO, Thermalright TL-C12C 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-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-P12 redux-1700 PWMTL-C12C
Bearing TypeSSOFluid Dynamic
Static Pressure1.871.53 mmH2O-18%
Max Speed17001550 RPM-9%
Noise Level25.125.6 dBA+0.5 dBA
Airflow70.766.17 CFM-6%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetValue ARGB
ColorsAll-BlackBlack or White

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-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

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