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Noctua NF-A6x25 5V PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin, 5V Version (60mm, Brown)
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Noctua NF-A6x25 5V PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin, 5V Version (60mm, Brown)

Bottom line: The Noctua NF-A6x25 5V PWM ($16.95 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:23 UTC): Native 5V 4-pin PWM with polarity protection; main trade-off: brown and beige colorway clashes with most builds.

$16.95

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Native 5V 4-pin PWM with polarity protection
  • ✓ Max 19.3 dB(A) at 3000 RPM top speed
  • ✓ Rated >150,000 hours MTTF
  • ✓ Ships with y-cable, extension and OmniJoin adaptors

Cons

  • ✗ Brown and beige colorway clashes with most builds
  • ✗ 5V only, not a drop-in for 12V fan headers
  • ✗ 60x60x25 mm limits it to small-frame devices
  • ✗ 3000 RPM ceiling caps airflow versus larger fans

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • Premium quiet fan, 60x60x25 mm, 5V, 4-pin PWM, max. 3000 RPM, max. 19.3 dB(A), >150,000 h MTTF
  • Award-winning 60x25mm A-series fan with Flow Acceleration Channels and Advanced Acoustic Optimisation frame for superior quiet cooling performance
  • 5V 4-pin PWM version (3000rpm maximum speed) with polarity protection for 5V applications with PWM speed control
  • Ideal replacement for noisy or broken 5V 6cm fans in 3D printers, DVRs, NAS, switches, routers, other network and storage devices, etc.
  • Includes anti-vibration mounts, fan screws, extension cable, y-cable and OmniJoin adaptor set for connection to proprietary fan headers

Full Specifications

BrandNoctua
ModelNF-A6x25 5V PWM
Voltage5 volts
MaterialFibre-glass reinforced PBT
Dimensions60x60x25 mm
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level19.3 db
Part NumberNF-A6x25 5V PWM
Material TypeFibre-glass reinforced PBT
Cooling MethodAir
Number of Items1
Vibration/RumbleYes
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Warranty Description6 year manufacturer’s warranty
Maximum Rotational Speed3000 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H2.36"L x 0.98"W x 2.36"H

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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