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Noctua NF-S12A PWM chromax.Black.swap vs Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 PWM — Head-to-Head (2026)

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SpecNoctua NF-S12A PWM chromax.Black.swap…Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 PWM, High…
BrandNoctuaNoctua
ModelNF-S12A PWM CH.BK.SNF-S12B redux-1200 PWM
Voltage12 volts12 Volts
Wattage1.44 watts—
MaterialFibre-glass reinforced PBTFibre-glass reinforced PBT
Dimensions120x120x25 mm120x120x25 mm
Unit Count1 Count1.0 Count
Noise Level17.8 db18.1 Decibels
Part NumberNF-S12A PWM CH.BK.SNF-S12B redux-1200 PWM
Material TypeFibre-glass reinforced PBTFibre-glass reinforced PBT
Cooling MethodAirAir
Number of Items11
Vibration/RumbleYesYes
Air Flow Capacity107.5 cubic meter per hour100.6 Cubic Meters Per Hour

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