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Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

What is the difference between Alseye Halo D-RGB and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200?

Start with static pressure, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Alseye Halo D-RGB 1.9 mmH2O against Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 1.29 mmH2O, 32% in favour of Alseye Halo D-RGB. Add airflow to that, 56.0 CFM on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 64.92 CFM on the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200, and the pattern holds. Alseye Halo D-RGB also leads on max speed, 1800 RPM on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 1200 RPM on the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. Lighting is not the same on both, ARGB on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus None on the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. There is a split on pwm control as well, Yes on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus No on the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200.

Who each one is for

The Alseye Halo D-RGB is the one to take for budget ARGB fill-in fans and matching Alseye AIO cooler builds, though it is the wrong buy for high static pressure radiator duty and premium quiet builds. Buy the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 for budget 140mm case intake/exhaust and quiet HTPC builds, though it is not the pick for radiator or heatsink duty and max-airflow positive-pressure 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 Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (7/10): A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Alseye Halo D-RGB and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 differ on noise level?

Yes. Noise Level reads 27.0 dBA on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 19.6 dBA on the Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200.

Is the Positioning the same on the Alseye Halo D-RGB and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200?

It is. Both are listed at Budget, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Alseye Halo D-RGB (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Alseye
Alseye Halo D-RGB
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

Specs and benchmarks

  • Fan Size

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    120 mm
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    140 mm

  • Brand

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    Alseye
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    Noctua

  • Model

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    Halo D-RGB 120
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    NF-P14s redux-1200

  • Bearing Type

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    Hydraulic
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    Fluid Dynamic

  • Lighting

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    ARGB
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    None

  • Static Pressure

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    1.9 mmH2OBest
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    1.29 mmH2O-32%

  • Max Speed

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    1800 RPMBest
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    1200 RPM-33%

  • Airflow

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    56.0 CFM-14%
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    64.92 CFMBest

  • Noise Level

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    27.0 dBA
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    19.6 dBABest

  • PWM Control

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    Yes
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    No

  • Positioning

    Alseye Halo D-RGB
    Budget
    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    Budget

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Alseye Halo D-RGB if you want the higher static pressure (1.9 mmH2O vs 1.29 mmH2O) and the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM).

    Choose Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 if you want the higher airflow (64.92 CFM vs 56.0 CFM) and the lower noise level (19.6 dBA vs 27.0 dBA).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAlseye Halo D-RGBNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
    AlseyeView on Alseye
    NoctuaView on Noctua

    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.

    Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

    7 / 10 Expert Rating

    A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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