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Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Arctic F14 PWM: Comparison
Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Arctic F14 PWM: the airflow difference
Airflow is where these two genuinely part company, Alseye Halo D-RGB 56.0 CFM against Arctic F14 PWM 74 CFM, a 24% lead for Arctic F14 PWM. Alseye Halo D-RGB also leads on static pressure, 1.9 mmH2O on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 1.6 mmH2O on the Arctic F14 PWM. Noise level is closer, 27.0 dBA on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 23 dBA on the Arctic F14 PWM. They differ on fan size too, 120 mm on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 140 mm on the Arctic F14 PWM. They differ on bearing type too, Hydraulic on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus Fluid Dynamic on the Arctic F14 PWM. Add max speed to that, 1800 RPM on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 1350 RPM on the Arctic F14 PWM, and the pattern holds. Lighting is not the same on both, ARGB on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus No RGB on the Arctic F14 PWM.
Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Arctic F14 PWM: which one fits your build
Buy the Alseye Halo D-RGB for budget ARGB fill-in fans and matching Alseye AIO cooler builds, though it is not the pick for high static pressure radiator duty and premium quiet builds. The Arctic F14 PWM suits budget builds filling multiple 140mm mounts and basic front, top, or rear exhaust duty, though it is not built for radiator or high-restriction airflow paths and RGB or showcase builds. Our rating of the Alseye Halo D-RGB (5/10): A budget ARGB fan good enough for filling out a case cheaply, not a fan you buy for standout performance. Our rating of the Arctic F14 PWM (6/10): an unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.
What Alseye Halo D-RGB and Arctic F14 PWM have in common
Everything else lines up. Pwm control and positioning read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 120 mm
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 140 mm
Brand
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Alseye
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Arctic
Model
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Halo D-RGB 120
- Arctic F14 PWM
- F14 PWM
Bearing Type
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Hydraulic
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Fluid Dynamic
Lighting
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- ARGB
- Arctic F14 PWM
- No RGB
Static Pressure
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 1.9 mmH2OBest
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1.6 mmH2O-16%
Max Speed
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 1800 RPMBest
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1350 RPM-25%
Airflow
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 56.0 CFM-24%
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 74 CFMBest
Noise Level
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 27.0 dBA
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 23 dBABest
PWM Control
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Yes
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Yes
Positioning
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Budget
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Alseye Halo D-RGB if you want the higher static pressure (1.9 mmH2O vs 1.6 mmH2O) and the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1350 RPM).
Choose Arctic F14 PWM if you want the higher airflow (74 CFM vs 56.0 CFM) and the lower noise level (23 dBA vs 27.0 dBA).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alseye Halo D-RGB | Arctic F14 PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Alseye | View on Alseye |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alseye Halo D-RGB
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget ARGB fan good enough for filling out a case cheaply, not a fan you buy for standout performance.
Arctic F14 PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.