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Arctic F14 PWM vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Arctic F14 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at SSO2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 |
| Brand | Arctic | Noctua |
| Model | F14 PWM | NF-F12 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | SSO2 |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.6 mmH2O-39% | 2.61 |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM-10% | 1500 |
| Noise Level | 23 dBA+0.6 dBA | 22.4 |
| Airflow | 74 CFM | 53.7-27% |
| PWM Control | Yes | true |
| Positioning | Budget | Premium |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | Noctua NF-F12 PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Noctua | View 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
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-F12 PWM
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.