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Arctic F14 PWM vs DeepCool CF120: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM vs DeepCool CF120: the airflow difference
The gap that matters here is airflow: Arctic F14 PWM 74 CFM against DeepCool CF120 56.5 CFM, which puts Arctic F14 PWM 24% ahead. Add max speed to that, 1350 RPM on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 1500 RPM on the DeepCool CF120, and the pattern holds. They differ on lighting too, No RGB on the Arctic F14 PWM versus ARGB on the DeepCool CF120. There is a split on fan thickness as well, 27 mm on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 25 mm on the DeepCool CF120.
Arctic F14 PWM vs DeepCool CF120: which one fits your build
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. Buy the DeepCool CF120 for budget ARGB case builds and quiet general case airflow, though it is not the pick for high-restriction radiator duty and maximum-airflow positive pressure builds. 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. Our rating of the DeepCool CF120 (6/10): A capable, quiet entry-level ARGB fan, upgrade to the CF120 PLUS if you want more visual presence.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, connector type, pack quantity, pwm control, max power draw and positioning included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Arctic F14 PWM and DeepCool CF120 differ on static pressure?
Yes. Static Pressure reads 1.6 mmH2O on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 1.63 mmH2O on the DeepCool CF120.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 140 mm
- DeepCool CF120
- 120 mm
Brand
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Arctic
- DeepCool CF120
- DeepCool
Model
- Arctic F14 PWM
- F14 PWM
- DeepCool CF120
- CF120
Bearing Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Fluid Dynamic
- DeepCool CF120
- Hydraulic
Lighting
- Arctic F14 PWM
- No RGB
- DeepCool CF120
- ARGB
Fan Thickness
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 27 mm
- DeepCool CF120
- 25 mm
Pack Quantity
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1
- DeepCool CF120
- 1
Static Pressure
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1.6 mmH2O-2%
- DeepCool CF120
- 1.63 mmH2OBest
Max Speed
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1350 RPM-10%
- DeepCool CF120
- 1500 RPMBest
Airflow
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 74 CFMBest
- DeepCool CF120
- 56.5 CFM-24%
Noise Level
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 23 dBABest
- DeepCool CF120
- 27 dBA
PWM Control
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Yes
- DeepCool CF120
- Yes
Min Speed
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 200 RPM
- DeepCool CF120
- 500 RPMBest
Max Power Draw
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1.32 W
- DeepCool CF120
- 1.32 W
Connector Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 4-Pin PWM
- DeepCool CF120
- 4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector
- Arctic F14 PWM
- None
- DeepCool CF120
- 3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB Lighting
- Arctic F14 PWM
- No
- DeepCool CF120
- Yes
Lighting Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- None
- DeepCool CF120
- ARGB 5V
Colorway
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Other
- DeepCool CF120
- Black
Weight
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 180 g
- DeepCool CF120
- 159 gBest
Positioning
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Budget
- DeepCool CF120
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Arctic F14 PWM if you want the higher airflow (74 CFM vs 56.5 CFM) and the lower noise level (23 dBA vs 27 dBA).
Choose DeepCool CF120 if you want the higher static pressure (1.63 mmH2O vs 1.6 mmH2O) and the higher max speed (1500 RPM vs 1350 RPM).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | DeepCool CF120 |
|---|---|---|
| DeepCool | View on DeepCool |
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
Arctic F14 PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.
DeepCool CF120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, quiet entry-level ARGB fan, upgrade to the CF120 PLUS if you want more visual presence.