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NZXT F120 RGB Core vs Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB: Comparison

NZXT F120 RGB Core and Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB differ on bearing type: NZXT F120 RGB Core at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB at Hydraulic.

Specs

Specification
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120 RGB Core
Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/26 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandNZXTPhanteks
ModelF120 RGB CoreM25-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingRGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.5-46%2.8 mmH2O
Max Speed18001800 RPM
Noise Level27.536.57 dBA+9.1 dBA
Airflow50.2-52%104.62 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningBudgetMainstream D-RGB
ColorsWhite/BlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerNZXT F120 RGB CorePhanteks M25-140 D-RGB
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Verdict

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest way to add matching RGB to an NZXT-ecosystem build on a budget.

Phanteks M25-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, well-matched 140mm companion to the M25-120, best suited to Phanteks-branded builds wanting mixed fan sizes.

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