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Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on airflow: Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 84.26 CFM, Thermalright TL-B12 at 69 CFM, 18% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 7%, this time favouring Thermalright TL-B12. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Thermalright TL-B12 (120mm/68.9 CFM/2.27 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.6 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-B12

Specs

Specification
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
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 Size120 mm120 mm
BrandPhanteksThermalright
ModelM25-120 D-RGBTL-B12
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingD-RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25.6 mm
Static Pressure2.67 mmH2O-7%2.87 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-7%2150 RPM
Noise Level35.7 dBA+7.6 dBA28.1 dBA
Airflow84.26 CFM69 CFM-18%
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Weight155 g205 g
PositioningMainstreamValue non-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteAll black
Source URLhttps://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/

Price comparison

RetailerPhanteks M25-120 D-RGBThermalright TL-B12
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Verdict

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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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