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Arctic F14 PWM vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

Arctic F14 PWM and Noctua NF-A14 PWM differ on bearing type: Arctic F14 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at SSO2.

Specs

Specification
Arctic F14 PWM (140mm/72.8 CFM/0.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1350 RPM Max/23 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic F14 PWM
Noctua NF-A14 PWM (140mm/82.5 CFM/1.99 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A14 PWM
Fan Size140 mm140
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelF14 PWMNF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSSO2
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-20%1.99
Max Speed1350 RPM-10%1500
Noise Level23 dBA24.6+1.6 dBA
Airflow74 CFM-10%82.5
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetPremium

Price comparison

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Verdict

Arctic F14 PWM

6 / 10 Expert Rating

An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.

Noctua NF-A14 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The default recommendation for a 140mm airflow fan when looks don't matter and quiet running does.

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