Product Comparison: Noctua NF-F12 PWM vs Noctua NF-P12 PWM


General Specifications
Brand
Noctua
Noctua
Model
NF-F12 PWM
NF-P12 PWM
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Teaming up eleven stator guide vanes with a specially conceived seven blade impeller, the NF-F12’s Focused Flow system creates outstanding static pressure and focuses the airflow for superior performance on heatsinks and radiators.
Specifically conceived for pressure demanding applications such as CPU cooling, the classic NF-P12 120mm fan helped to found Noctua’s reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium quality quiet cooling components and still impresses users with its exquisite quietness and superb performance.
Key Specs
Fan Bearing Technology
SSO2 Bearing
SSO Bearing
Max. Airflow
54.97 CFM
54.32 CFM
Speed
1500 RPM
1300 RPM
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Noctua NF-F12 PWM Premium Quiet Fan
  • They perform at least as well as my H100i's stock fans, and are significantly quieter.
  • Excellent build quality, excellent airflow for the noise level.
  • Excellent static pressure, airflow and low noise levels.
  • Focused airflow, meaning strait air path for better dissipation.
Noctua NF-P12 PWM Premium Quiet Fan
  • Excellent combination of static pressure and CFM.
  • Quiet for the airflow the best.
  • These are designed for good airflow.
  • These fans are excellent for environments where you need high airflow at reasonably high static pressure.
  • This particular model NF-P12 is very quiet but airflow very steady.
Size & Weight
Height
4.72 in.
4.72 in.
Width
4.72 in.
4.72 in.
Depth
0.98 in.
0.98 in.
Weight
7.1 oz.
7.1 oz.
Features
Number of Coolers
1
1
Noise Level
22.4 dB
19.8 dB
Extras
Focused Flow, Heptaperf, Low-Noise Adapter, Metal Bearing Shell
Low-Noise Adapter, Pressure-optimised Nine-Blade Design
What customers say about "Features"
Noctua NF-F12 PWM Premium Quiet Fan
  • PWM control to keep the ultra quiet when extreme cooling performance isn't needed.
Noctua NF-P12 PWM Premium Quiet Fan
  • They run quietly and reliably.
  • Very quiet and good airflow.
  • Much quieter than my stock case fans.
  • They work extremely well, and are damn quiet.
  • These fans are incredibly quiet, and built solid.
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Manufacturer Warranty
6 year(s)
6 year(s)
Other Information
Manufacturer
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