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Noctua NF-S12A PWM vs Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB: Comparison
Noctua NF-S12A PWM and Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-S12A PWM at SSO, Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB at Hydraulic.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 120 mm |
| Brand | Noctua | Xigmatek |
| Model | NF-S12A PWM | BX120 |
| Bearing Type | SSO | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.06-24% | 1.4 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1200 | 1200 RPM |
| Noise Level | 17.8 | 23.7 dBA+5.9 dBA |
| Airflow | 44.9-11% | 50.4 CFM |
| Positioning | Premium quiet | Budget |
| Colors | Brown/Beige | White (Arctic) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Noctua NF-S12A PWM | Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Xigmatek | View on Xigmatek | |
| StarTech.com.bd | View on StarTech.com.bd |
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-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.
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A serviceable budget ARGB fan kit with a genuinely low noise profile, best bought for the bundled hub and remote rather than as a single premium upgrade.
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