Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Noctua NF-S Series case fan and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Noctua NF-S Series case fan.
November 2017
(85%)
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The editors liked
Silent operations
Good airflow
Comes with useful accessories
Quality construction
Solid performance
Extremely low noise
Includes standard screws and tool-less
Vibration isolating mounts
Well finished power leads
U.L.N.A. cables offer simple fan speed control
Very quiet
Nice extras
Cool design
Looks different
Perfect for low noise environments
6 year warranty
Good assortment of noise reduction accessories
Quiet operation
Good balance between CFM and dBA ratio
MTBF of 150
000 hours
Sturdy
Dead Silent Fan/Low Power consumption
Superb Packaging and Accessories
6 Year Warranty/MTBF 150
000 hours PWM fan
The editors didn't like
A little hard to install
No LEDs
Pricey
Color scheme doesnt go with any system I have ever seen
Tool-less fan mounts can be tricky to install
Price
No fan grill
Price and availability
Doesnt push as much CFM compared to rival fans in its class
Solid performance, Extremely low noise, Includes standard screws and tool-less, vibration isolating mounts, Well finished power leads, U.L.N.A. cables offer simple fan speed control
Color scheme doesnt go with any system I have ever seen, Tool-less fan mounts can be tricky to install, Price
Noctua continues to impress with the cooling products they have sent to Bigbruin.com for review. The NF-S12 and NF-R8 fans provided the cooling performance needed, the low noise operation wanted, and many quality touches that might not be expected.The ...
Abstract: While we do not normally review case fans here at Phoronix, Noctua managed to catch our attention with its sound-optimized blade geometry, unique color combination, and a self-stabilizing oil-pressure bearing. While the Noctua NF-S12 and NF-R8 had not...
Silent operations, Good airflow, Comes with useful accessories, Quality construction
A little hard to install, No LEDs, Pricey
The Noctua NF-S12 series 120mm fans are solid-performing products that deliver results as promised. The fans are really quiet, and they move a significant amount of air. On the negative side, at ~$15USD, they aren’t cheap, and they aren&...
Abstract: We test four 120mm fans which aim to provide lots of airflow at low noise levels. In this roundup 2 models from Noctua and 2 from Sharkoon are compared to one of the best from our previous 17-fan roundup.
Perfect for low noise environments, 6 year warranty, Good assortment of noise reduction accessories, Quiet operation, Good balance between CFM and dBA ratio, MTBF of 150,000 hours
Price and availability, Doesnt push as much CFM compared to rival fans in its class, Not suited for power users, Bold colour scheme, No 92mm or 60mm versions available
In a highly competitive market that is already saturated with a wide selection of cooling products, the Noctua NF-S12 120mm Cooling Fans certainly bring something fresh to the table. As a complete package, consumers are provided an assortment of noise ...
Abstract: What is sound exactly? Well, sound is perturbations in air pressure. Therefore, any disturbance of the air will produce sound, and if any of these disturbances are in tune with the human auditory system, then they will be heard. Given this fact, it is...
Noctua impressed us at Driver Heaven greatly a few months back when we reviewed the CPU coolers NH-U12 and U9, and now they have done it again! Not only did the NF-S12-1200 keep up with the YS-Tech 120mm fan performance wise, it did so without any noi...
Very quiet, Nice extras, Cool design, Looks different
No fan grill
The fans are quiet as advertised, and seem to do the job as well as any other 120mm fan out there, but they do the job silently. The Noctua NF series of fans have to be the quietest fans I have ever owned. If you are looking for a quiet fan, that look ...
Flexible RPM, Nearly silent, Low power consumption, Powerful
None
Noctua seems to thrive off of achieving the impossible. Every generation its fans are always slower, quieter, and crazier looking than the previous. Noctua competes with other top brands whose fans are much more powerful, and yet it still delivers. The co...
Abstract: Let's say you have a large pot of water and a frog. If the water is cold, and you threw the frog in, what would happen? In most cases, the frog will jump out. If we were given the same scenario with boiling water instead of cold water, what would happe...
