Noctua · Updated July 2026
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: specs & release date
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM has no published US price yet. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 73/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 10 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Class-leading airflow and overall performance among 120 mm fans; Very quiet with a refined, low-pitched acoustic profile; inaudible at minimum speed.
- Skip if Expensive at roughly $35 per single fan is a dealbreaker.
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM, released 2025. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: techpowerup.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM a good buy?
On the spec sheet, its fan size of 120 mm is the lowest of the 10, its thickness of 25 mm is the lowest of the 10, and its max airflow of 63.2 CFM is below the median of the 10.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — speed and noise. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Two whitelisted outlets ran hands-on, measured tests of this exact 120 mm fan: TechPowerUp (a dedicated multi-page review) and Tom's Hardware (a head-to-head against Arctic's P12 Pro). Both rank it among the best-performing and quietest 120 mm fans available, with the only recurring criticism being its roughly $35-per-fan price.
Tested by Tom's Hardware
Consistently praised
- Class-leading airflow and overall performance among 120 mm fans · 2 sources
- Very quiet with a refined, low-pitched acoustic profile; inaudible at minimum speed · 2 sources
- Extremely linear, consistent RPM range with near-zero sample variation plus a zero-RPM mode
- Generous accessory bundle and long six-year warranty
Commonly flagged
- Expensive at roughly $35 per single fan · 2 sources
- No daisy-chaining support
- Divisive brown/beige color scheme
Where reviewers disagree Both agree it leads on performance and acoustics; they diverge on value framing. Tom's Hardware stresses that far cheaper rivals like Arctic's P12 Pro deliver most of the Noctua's performance for a fraction of the cost, while TechPowerUp treats the premium as justified for buyers who can afford it.
The sources (1)
Minimum speed: 370 RPM · Speed to break the 33.2 dBA noise floor: 600 RPM · Speed at 41 dBA: 1756 RPM
Noctua's NF-A12x25 G2 has a minimum speed of 370 RPM, and at this speed, it is completely inaudible in this office.
it has to spin much faster than Noctua's G2 fan to move the same amount of air.
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 is a brilliant fan, but it costs a mighty $35 on Amazon for a single spinner.
Specifications
| Price (US) | Not published US MSRP $34.90 for a single fan. TechPowerUp review (Jul 22, 2025), Value & Conclusion page: "The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fan is a recent release and costs $34.90 from the Noctua Amazon store." |
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| Brand | Noctua |
| Released | 2025 |
| Fan size (mm) | 120 |
| Thickness (mm) | 25 |
| Max airflow (CFM) | 63.2 |
| Max static pressure mm h2 o | 3.14 |
| Max speed (rpm) | 1800 |
| Min speed (rpm) | — |
| Max noise dba | 22.5 |
| Bearing type | sso2 |
| Connector type | 4-pin-pwm |
| Lighting | none |
| Mtbf hours | 150000 |
| Weight grams | — |
Source: techpowerup.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by aphnetworks.com. Fetched the TechPowerUp "Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM Fan Review" (dated Jul 22, 2025); its specification table verbatim lists the 120 x 120 x 25 mm frame, 1800 RPM rated speed, 63.2 CFM max airflow, 3.14 mm H2O static pressure, 22.5 dBA noise and 4-pin PWM control, the Closer Examination page confirms the SSO2 bearing and states there are "no LEDs or screens" (lighting none), and the Value page prices it at "$34.90 from the Noctua Amazon store" (US single-fan MSRP). The APH Networks NF-A12x25 G2 series review corroborates the SSO2 bearing, 1800 RPM maximum, 63.15 CFM / 3.14 mmH2O ratings and states mean-time-to-failure over 150,000 hours. Both pages explicitly name the exact "NF-A12x25 G2 PWM" 120 mm model and distinguish it from the 140 mm NF-A14x25 G2 and the two-fan Sx2-PP SKU, confirming model identity; Noctua's own site (noctua.at) returned HTTP 429 on every fetch attempt, so these two independent dated reviews reproducing Noctua's published spec sheet were used instead.
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM?
Two whitelisted outlets ran hands-on, measured tests of this exact 120 mm fan: TechPowerUp (a dedicated multi-page review) and Tom's Hardware (a head-to-head against Arctic's P12 Pro). Both rank it among the best-performing and quietest 120 mm fans available, with the only recurring criticism being its roughly $35-per-fan price. Praised: Class-leading airflow and overall performance among 120 mm fans; Very quiet with a refined, low-pitched acoustic profile; inaudible at minimum speed; Extremely linear, consistent RPM range with near-zero sample variation plus a zero-RPM mode; Generous accessory bundle and long six-year warranty. Flagged: Expensive at roughly $35 per single fan; No daisy-chaining support; Divisive brown/beige color scheme. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM cost?
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM has no published US price as of 2026-07-11.
When was the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM released?
The Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM was released 2025.
What are the Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM's key specs?
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (Noctua): fanSizeMm 120, thicknessMm 25, maxAirflowCfm 63.2, maxStaticPressureMmH2O 3.14, maxSpeedRpm 1800. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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