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NZXT F120P vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

NZXT F120P and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: NZXT F120P at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

Specs

Specification
NZXT F120P (120mm PWM Static Pressure Fan / ~2100 RPM / Fluid Dynamic Bearing / White or Black)
NZXT F120P
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandNZXTPhanteks
ModelF120PD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
Static Pressure4.5 mmH2O3.57-21%
Max Speed2000 RPM-9%2200
Noise Level30 dBA33.7+3.7 dBA
Airflow73.47 CFM-3%76.0
PWM ControlYestrue
ColorsWhite, BlackMetal Chrome

Price comparison

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Verdict

NZXT F120P

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-judged static-pressure fan for radiators, especially if your case already says NZXT on it.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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