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Arctic F14 PWM vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison

Arctic F14 PWM and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM differ on bearing type: Arctic F14 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at SSO. They match on lighting and positioning.

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-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelF14 PWMNF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSSO
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-14%1.87
Max Speed1350 RPM-21%1700
Noise Level23 dBA25.1+2.1 dBA
Airflow74 CFM70.7-4%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetBudget

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-P12 redux-1700 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.

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