We can state that, regardless of noise levels (indeed very high at maximum), the CPS PCCooler F9 R120 is the highest airflow fan in the 30 mm-and-below profile category. Yes, even the Phanteks T30 comes out “worse” here. However, if your priority is the highest possible airflow at low noise, the picture changes—and it’s not such a happy one, especially with obstacles. That will become clearer in the detailed analysis.
Results: Frequency response of sound with a radiator
Measurements are conducted using TrueRTA, which captures audio data across 240 frequency bands within the 20–20,000 Hz range. To facilitate comparisons between articles, we extract and present the dominant frequency from each of three spectral bands: low (20–200 Hz), mid (201–2000 Hz), and high (2001–20,000 Hz) in standardized bar graphs.
However, for an even more detailed analysis of the sound expression, it is important to perceive the overall shape of the graph and the intensity of all frequencies/tones. If any aspects of the graphs or data tables are unclear, detailed interpretation guidelines are provided in this article.
Most fan-related acoustic activity occurs within the 70–7000 Hz range. Frequencies above 7000 Hz typically represent electromagnetic interference from the test environment, while the lowest bands below 70 Hz may also include such noise, albeit mixed with aerodynamic sound. Although we could exclude these frequency extremes, they are retained to detect and visualize potential anomalies.
Note: These tests are performed using a thinner 28 mm radiator. This thickness – along with the 22 FPI density – is typical for practical applications, including AIO liquid coolers.
| Fan | Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@33 dBA | ||||||
| Low range | Mid range | High range | |||||
| Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | ||
| CPS PCCooler F9 R120 | 82,3 | -76,1 | 439,7 | -83,9 | 19330,5 | -91,4 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM | 92,4 | -77,0 | 369,7 | -79,2 | 19897,0 | -91,0 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro A-RGB | 123,4 | -75,3 | 369,7 | -78,5 | 18245,6 | -91,3 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro | 123,4 | -79,6 | 369,7 | -81,9 | 18245,6 | -92,7 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 RGB (Black) | 20,6 | -67,1 | 369,7 | -80,2 | 17221,6 | -92,8 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | 151,0 | -78,8 | 369,7 | -85,6 | 19330,5 | -91,6 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 (Black) | 20,6 | -73,1 | 369,7 | -85,7 | 19330,5 | -91,4 | |
| Thermalright TL-C12C | 20,6 | -67,1 | 349,0 | -82,5 | 19330,5 | -91,4 | |
| Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM | 20,6 | -75,2 | 293,4 | -86,7 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| CPS PCCooler F7 X120 | 130,7 | -77,1 | 369,7 | -84,9 | 19897,0 | -91,0 | |
| Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2 | 20,6 | -58,9 | 329,4 | -78,3 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Arctic S12038-4K | 123,4 | -77,8 | 621,8 | -82,0 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice | 123,4 | -72,9 | 339,0 | -84,9 | 19330,5 | -91,6 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105) | 50,4 | -79,1 | 369,7 | -83,3 | 19897,0 | -91,1 | |
| Scythe Grand Tornado 120 | 151,0 | -72,2 | 329,4 | -74,2 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| DeepCool FT12 | 50,4 | -79,7 | 369,7 | -83,9 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse) | 116,5 | -77,9 | 310,9 | -82,6 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK | 134,5 | -69,4 | 269,1 | -81,1 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow ARGB | 50,4 | -78,7 | 369,7 | -84,0 | 18780,2 | -90,8 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108) | 89,8 | -71,7 | 369,7 | -82,2 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM | 130,7 | -74,7 | 369,7 | -84,5 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Phanteks PH-F120T30 | 116,5 | -77,4 | 339,0 | -86,0 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101) | 155,4 | -83,6 | 320,0 | -82,7 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 | 50,4 | -79,1 | 127,0 | -84,3 | 19330,5 | -90,6 | |
| Valkyrie X12 | 146,7 | -75,2 | 329,4 | -80,4 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB | 50,4 | -80,1 | 349,0 | -84,5 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim | 119,9 | -75,3 | 320,0 | -81,6 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM | 130,7 | -84,1 | 391,7 | -79,8 | 19330,5 | -90,5 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1 | 87,2 | -80,3 | 339,0 | -84,6 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC | 95,1 | -79,8 | 1107,9 | -81,5 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Corsair AF120 RGB Elite | 142,5 | -70,2 | 369,7 | -83,8 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Enermax SquA RGB White | 160,0 | -79,7 | 339,0 | -81,7 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST | 123,4 | -73,5 | 369,7 | -82,9 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| DeepCool FK120 | 138,5 | -78,7 | 246,8 | -76,2 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TF120 | 100,8 | -78,3 | 339,0 | -79,7 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072) | 116,5 | -77,5 | 339,0 | -81,6 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| DeepCool FC120 | 130,7 | -75,1 | 201,6 | -83,3 | 18780,2 | -90,8 | |
| Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12) | 138,5 | -79,0 | 678,1 | -75,8 | 19330,5 | -90,6 | |
| BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085) | 151,0 | -80,6 | 369,7 | -80,7 | 18780,2 | -90,8 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM | 50,4 | -81,2 | 329,4 | -77,5 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Corsair AF120 Elite (black) | 138,5 | -77,3 | 339,0 | -84,3 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M | 95,1 | -80,2 | 190,3 | -85,7 | 4063,7 | -84,7 | |
| Akasa Alucia SC12 | 50,4 | -80,0 | 1522,2 | -83,4 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098) | 155,4 | -78,8 | 339,0 | -83,5 | 2791,7 | -89,2 | |
| Thermalright X-Silent 120 | 50,4 | -78,3 | 310,9 | -85,5 | 2416,3 | -86,0 | |
| Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM | 50,4 | -78,6 | 293,4 | -81,5 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066) | 50,4 | -79,8 | 213,6 | -82,1 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Gelid Zodiac | 50,4 | -79,5 | 246,8 | -80,9 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM | 36,2 | -72,8 | 1566,8 | -85,2 | 2215,8 | -86,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039) | 50,4 | -81,3 | 369,7 | -82,8 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB | 59,9 | -77,4 | 339,0 | -81,5 | 19897,0 | -91,0 | |
| Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB | 109,9 | -78,7 | 369,7 | -85,0 | 19897,0 | -91,1 | |
| Akasa OTTO SF12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB | 47,6 | -78,3 | 604,1 | -82,9 | 18780,2 | -90,7 | |
| Alphacool SL-15 PWM | 97,9 | -81,3 | 369,7 | -84,2 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Arctic BioniX F120 | 109,9 | -78,7 | 369,7 | -85,0 | 19897,0 | -91,1 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP123 | 100,8 | -81,6 | 415,0 | -82,8 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | 113,1 | -79,1 | 329,4 | -77,0 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM | 130,7 | -74,0 | 369,7 | -85,1 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| MSI MEG Silent Gale P12 | 155,4 | -80,8 | 310,9 | -79,9 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| Asus ROG Strix XF120 | 95,1 | -77,9 | 329,4 | -78,9 | 2347,5 | -90,0 | |
| Akasa Vegas X7 | 119,7 | -79,9 | 339,0 | -83,0 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Reeven Coldwing 12 | 127,0 | -78,2 | 339,0 | -84,8 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Reeven Kiran | 127,0 | -81,4 | 339,0 | -84,4 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120 | 130,7 | -77,0 | 339,0 | -84,9 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP121 | 50,4 | -79,9 | 329,4 | -81,4 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| SilverStone SST-FQ121 | 80,0 | -81,8 | 329,4 | -83,1 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| Xigmatek XLF-F1256 | 36,2 | -66,0 | 783,4 | -80,6 | 19897,9 | -90,9 |
| Fan | Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@39 dBA | ||||||
| Low range | Mid range | High range | |||||
| Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | ||
| CPS PCCooler F9 R120 | 119,9 | -69,6 | 369,7 | -74,7 | 2347,5 | -90,1 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM | 127,0 | -69,1 | 391,7 | -77,2 | 19330,5 | -91,2 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro A-RGB | 23,1 | -74,6 | 640,0 | -74,0 | 19330,5 | -91,1 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro | 23,4 | -69,4 | 1436,8 | -78,9 | 19330,5 | -92,7 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 RGB (Black) | 25,6 | -65,5 | 369,7 | -80,9 | 19330,5 | -92,6 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | 195,8 | -73,6 | 369,7 | -78,1 | 19330,5 | -91,5 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 (Black) | 155,4 | -67,7 | 380,5 | -78,9 | 18780,2 | -92,3 | |
| Thermalright TL-C12C | 146,7 | -70,0 | 339,0 | -76,1 | 19897,0 | -91,2 | |
| Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM | 23,1 | -67,9 | 201,6 | -69,7 | 19897,0 | -91,4 | |
| CPS PCCooler F7 X120 | 123,4 | -70,6 | 369,7 | -80,0 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2 | 20,6 | -62,0 | 369,7 | -79,5 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Arctic S12038-4K | 95,1 | -66,5 | 380,5 | -75,4 | 18780,2 | -91,2 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice | 123,4 | -59,7 | 369,7 | -73,3 | 19897,0 | -91,0 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105) | 130,7 | -73,7 | 369,7 | -75,6 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Scythe Grand Tornado 120 | 20,6 | -71,9 | 201,6 | -66,9 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| DeepCool FT12 | 23,1 | -74,8 | 369,7 | -74,8 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse) | 130,7 | -76,2 | 1045,7 | -79,8 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK | 169,5 | -65,1 | 339,0 | -65,1 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow ARGB | 130,7 | -74,0 | 391,7 | -76,0 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108) | 119,9 | -68,7 | 239,7 | -69,7 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM | 169,5 | -68,2 | 339,0 | -74,4 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Phanteks PH-F120T30 | 146,7 | -75,7 | 302,0 | -77,3 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101) | 50,4 | -81,7 | 213,6 | -80,2 | 19897,0 | -90,7 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 | 123,4 | -71,9 | 349,0 | -78,0 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Valkyrie X12 | 184,9 | -69,7 | 369,7 | -71,5 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB | 50,4 | -78,9 | 987,0 | -76,0 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim | 155,4 | -69,5 | 349,0 | -77,9 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM | 164,7 | -77,2 | 329,4 | -74,1 | 18780,2 | -90,8 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1 | 23,1 | -66,5 | 339,0 | -77,5 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC | 20,9 | -73,8 | 184,9 | -75,1 | 2152,7 | -83,8 | |
| Corsair AF120 RGB Elite | 179,6 | -65,9 | 359,2 | -73,5 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Enermax SquA RGB White | 138,5 | -66,0 | 339,0 | -75,3 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST | 127,0 | -68,2 | 369,7 | -76,3 | 18780,2 | -90,8 | |
| DeepCool FK120 | 179,6 | -74,8 | 339,0 | -75,1 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TF120 | 123,4 | -74,5 | 339,0 | -75,4 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072) | 160,0 | -72,9 | 320,0 | -72,6 | 18780,2 | -90,7 | |
| DeepCool FC120 | 169,5 | -72,7 | 339,0 | -77,1 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12) | 190,3 | -70,2 | 380,5 | -77,2 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM | 23,1 | -77,9 | 213,6 | -70,4 | 19897,0 | -91,0 | |
| Corsair AF120 Elite (black) | 174,5 | -69,6 | 369,7 | -78,3 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M | 138,5 | -70,1 | 285,1 | -73,7 | 4063,7 | -78,2 | |
| Akasa Alucia SC12 | 164,7 | -74,0 | 1522,2 | -75,5 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098) | 190,3 | -73,1 | 339,0 | -69,8 | 2791,7 | -86,7 | |
| Thermalright X-Silent 120 | 50,4 | -79,3 | 239,7 | -72,6 | 2347,5 | -86,6 | |
| Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM | 130,7 | -74,5 | 339,0 | -75,8 | 18245,6 | -90,8 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066) | 130,7 | -71,4 | 369,7 | -79,2 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Gelid Zodiac | 138,5 | -75,4 | 277,0 | -75,6 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM | 103,7 | -77,2 | 1566,8 | -76,7 | 2152,7 | -87,9 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039) | 130,7 | -78,6 | 369,7 | -77,2 | 17726,2 | -91,1 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB | 190,3 | -70,5 | 369,7 | -75,5 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB | 119,9 | -64,0 | 239,7 | -73,0 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Akasa OTTO SF12 | 151,0 | -70,0 | 339,0 | -75,4 | 4832,6 | -82,2 | |
| Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB | 134,5 | -69,2 | 310,9 | -74,9 | 4974,2 | -86,7 | |
| Alphacool SL-15 PWM | 130,7 | -77,8 | 369,7 | -72,7 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Arctic BioniX F120 | 142,5 | -73,8 | 369,7 | -77,3 | 3225,4 | -90,3 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP123 | 151,0 | -72,3 | 339,0 | -74,4 | 19897,0 | -90,8 | |
| Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | 146,7 | -69,0 | 369,7 | -79,9 | 18780,2 | -91,0 | |
| SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM | 179,6 | -66,3 | 359,2 | -76,8 | 2152,7 | -88,3 | |
| MSI MEG Silent Gale P12 | 195,8 | -77,5 | 403,2 | -71,9 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Asus ROG Strix XF120 | 130,7 | -62,5 | 329,4 | -87,8 | 18780,2 | -91,1 | |
| Akasa Vegas X7 | 155,4 | -75,8 | 339,0 | -76,5 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Reeven Coldwing 12 | 160,0 | -71,4 | 339,0 | -77,9 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Reeven Kiran | 58,2 | -81,9 | 329,4 | -73,1 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM | 127,0 | -72,9 | 339,0 | -78,0 | 2487,1 | -76,5 | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120 | 134,5 | -68,8 | 538,2 | -80,3 | 2635,0 | -87,1 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP121 | 123,4 | -69,2 | 854,3 | -77,3 | 18780,2 | -91,1 | |
| SilverStone SST-FQ121 | 146,7 | -71,3 | 1522,2 | -79,6 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Xigmatek XLF-F1256 | 58,2 | -76,1 | 739,4 | -71,9 | 19330,5 | -91,1 |
| Fan | Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@45 dBA | ||||||
| Low range | Mid range | High range | |||||
| Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | Frequency [Hz] | Noise level [dBu] | ||
| CPS PCCooler F9 R120 | 146,7 | -62,5 | 369,7 | -70,5 | 2280,7 | -88,8 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM | 160,0 | -63,2 | 1566,8 | -70,6 | 2215,8 | -84,9 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro A-RGB | 190,3 | -72,2 | 1522,2 | -68,7 | 2091,4 | -83,3 | |
| Arctic P12 Pro | 190,3 | -75,6 | 570,2 | -68,9 | 18780,2 | -91,6 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 RGB (Black) | 28,3 | -69,4 | 380,5 | -74,3 | 2031,9 | -85,4 | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM | 127,0 | -77,7 | 718,4 | -70,7 | 2152,7 | -89,1 | |
| Fractal Design Momentum 12 (Black) | 184,9 | -65,0 | 369,7 | -66,9 | 3133,6 | -87,0 | |
| Thermalright TL-C12C | 184,9 | -64,3 | 369,7 | -66,7 | 19330,5 | -91,5 | |
| Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM | 25,9 | -76,1 | 246,8 | -63,1 | 6834,4 | -89,1 | |
| CPS PCCooler F7 X120 | 33,6 | -76,1 | 213,6 | -65,4 | 2152,7 | -87,1 | |
| Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2 | 142,5 | -67,4 | 1140,4 | -71,1 | 2031,9 | -87,7 | |
| Arctic S12038-4K | 113,1 | -61,2 | 697,9 | -65,8 | 7671,3 | -86,9 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice | 146,7 | -62,9 | 380,5 | -72,9 | 3133,6 | -88,5 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105) | 164,7 | -74,2 | 380,5 | -73,3 | 2091,4 | -86,5 | |
| Scythe Grand Tornado 120 | 25,6 | -67,9 | 213,6 | -76,0 | 3133,6 | -88,3 | |
| DeepCool FT12 | 130,7 | -72,1 | 369,7 | -72,8 | 19330,5 | -91,0 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse) | 160,0 | -71,3 | 1015,9 | -70,3 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK | 23,1 | -60,8 | 213,6 | -58,9 | 3133,6 | -89,6 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow ARGB | 25,6 | -72,1 | 369,7 | -71,9 | 2091,4 | -87,6 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108) | 138,5 | -61,2 | 285,1 | -65,6 | 19330,5 | -90,8 | |
| Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM | 213,6 | -59,6 | 1522,2 | -72,9 | 3225,4 | -87,9 | |
| Phanteks PH-F120T30 | 179,6 | -68,9 | 718,4 | -66,0 | 2152,7 | -87,2 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101) | 119,9 | -73,4 | 269,1 | -70,3 | 3225,4 | -87,8 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 | 33,6 | -71,4 | 213,6 | -72,4 | 2487,1 | -89,7 | |
| Valkyrie X12 | 25,2 | -71,5 | 226,3 | -60,3 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB | 142,5 | -71,3 | 1140,4 | -72,4 | 3133,6 | -89,2 | |
| Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim | 195,8 | -65,7 | 380,5 | -72,0 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM | 24,8 | -73,8 | 1522,2 | -70,6 | 2152,7 | -86,5 | |
| Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC | 239,7 | -65,6 | 1522,2 | -67,5 | 2280,7 | -85,7 | |
| Corsair AF120 RGB Elite | 130,7 | -71,7 | 213,6 | -65,7 | 19330,5 | -90,9 | |
| Enermax SquA RGB White | 195,8 | -72,6 | 391,7 | -70,5 | 19330,5 | -90,6 | |
| Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST | 195,8 | -62,2 | 391,7 | -70,7 | 2091,4 | -86,2 | |
| DeepCool FK120 | 23,1 | -71,6 | 339,0 | -72,3 | 5424,5 | -90,4 | |
| Asus TUF Gaming TF120 | 155,4 | -61,3 | 310,9 | -68,0 | 2091,4 | -88,7 | |
| BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072) | 184,9 | -71,3 | 369,7 | -65,5 | 3133,6 | -89,6 | |
| DeepCool FC120 | 23,1 | -66,7 | 213,6 | -70,3 | 2416,3 | -87,0 | |
| Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12) | 25,6 | -73,0 | 246,8 | -59,1 | 2280,7 | -82,0 | |
| BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM | 28,3 | -77,0 | 261,4 | -67,7 | 2091,4 | -88,9 | |
| Corsair AF120 Elite (black) | 130,7 | -77,2 | 213,6 | -63,0 | 2152,7 | -87,3 | |
| Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M | 169,5 | -65,3 | 339,0 | -59,2 | 4063,7 | -71,7 | |
| Akasa Alucia SC12 | 23,1 | -73,1 | 207,5 | -68,0 | 19330,5 | -90,7 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098) | 20,3 | -78,5 | 246,8 | -66,7 | 2215,8 | -83,3 | |
| Thermalright X-Silent 120 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM | 160,0 | -71,1 | 339,0 | -69,4 | 2487,1 | -90,1 | |
| BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066) | 160,0 | -70,9 | 320,0 | -65,6 | 3133,6 | -90,0 | |
| Gelid Zodiac | 169,5 | -70,4 | 339,0 | -66,5 | 2957,7 | -83,2 | |
| Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM | 142,5 | -66,6 | 329,4 | -69,0 | 2215,8 | -74,1 | |
| BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039) | 127,0 | -72,1 | 391,7 | -71,3 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB | 155,4 | -67,5 | 239,7 | -65,5 | 2487,1 | -86,1 | |
| Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB | 174,5 | -71,7 | 349,0 | -63,0 | 4832,6 | -82,8 | |
| Akasa OTTO SF12 | 190,3 | -66,3 | 380,5 | -72,4 | 4832,6 | -79,6 | |
| Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB | 169,5 | -65,4 | 678,1 | -66,9 | 2215,8 | -82,2 | |
| Alphacool SL-15 PWM | 151,0 | -74,1 | 232,9 | -68,2 | 2215,8 | -87,2 | |
| Arctic BioniX F120 | 174,5 | -71,7 | 349,0 | -63,0 | 4832,6 | -82,8 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP123 | 184,9 | -70,9 | 246,8 | -66,5 | 2215,8 | -85,4 | |
| Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM | 184,9 | -64,7 | 329,4 | -62,1 | 19897,0 | -90,9 | |
| SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM | 23,1 | -65,1 | 219,8 | -59,8 | 2215,8 | -80,8 | |
| MSI MEG Silent Gale P12 | 25,6 | -74,3 | 339,0 | -71,7 | 2416,3 | -85,1 | |
| Asus ROG Strix XF120 | 164,7 | -66,8 | 320,0 | -68,2 | 2416,3 | -83,8 | |
| Akasa Vegas X7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Reeven Coldwing 12 | 195,8 | -69,4 | 391,7 | -71,9 | 2152,7 | -85,6 | |
| Reeven Kiran | 123,4 | -71,7 | 391,7 | -71,2 | 3225,4 | -84,4 | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM | 142,5 | -72,4 | 339,0 | -72,5 | 2152,7 | -76,1 | |
| SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120 | 23,1 | -59,7 | 329,4 | -69,7 | 2635,0 | -81,1 | |
| SilverStone SST-AP121 | 127,0 | -65,5 | 310,9 | -70,2 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| SilverStone SST-FQ121 | 20,3 | -66,0 | 201,6 | -65,8 | 18780,2 | -90,9 | |
| Xigmatek XLF-F1256 | 130,7 | -64,2 | 739,4 | -64,3 | 3133,6 | -90,8 |
Why is a value sometimes missing for a fan? There can be several reasons. Most commonly, it’s because the fan couldn’t be regulated to the target noise level. Some fans have higher minimum RPM (or they spin slowly but have an excessively noisy motor), or they are simply slower models that can’t reach higher decibel thresholds. Results are also omitted from graphs if the impeller scrapes against the mesh of a nylon filter. In such cases, we classify the combination as incompatible. And of course, a zero in the graphs naturally appears in situations where we record an actual 0.00. This often occurs at extremely low speeds when obstacles are present or during vibration measurements.
Hi,
I don’t understand the chart Motor Power 12v 100% PWM and Fan power draw max speed.
Should they be the same watts?
One says 5.41 watts the other 15.23 watts do they rally draw that much power?
Thanks
See chapter 11, it’s explained there. 😉
https://www.hwcooling.net/en/cps-pccooler-f9-r120-rising-to-the-top-with-30-mm-of-thickness-review/11/
Yes, thank you! 🙂
In one case (Motor Power), the higher value appears because the motor, due to braking, has to overcome significantly greater resistance than it does during regular operation at 12 V or 100% PWM control (which are effectively the same). The motor power measurements are meant to illustrate the difference between the best and worst scenarios in terms of friction the fan must overcome. The operating power consumption of an older fan will be higher because friction increases over time with use—and it’s good to know how far the motor’s capabilities extend. 🙂
while we’re at it, 😉
It would probably be appropriate for manufacturers to limit max.motor power to 12W, cause many 4-pin fan headers on motherboards have max. current of only 1A, right?
…or what is your opinion on it? 😛