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Arctic F14 PWM vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM and Thermalright TL-C12C separate most on max speed: Arctic F14 PWM at 1350 RPM, Thermalright TL-C12C at 1550 RPM, 13% in favour of Thermalright TL-C12C. Airflow splits them by another 11%, this time favouring Arctic F14 PWM. They match on bearing type, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermalright |
| Model | F14 PWM | TL-C12C |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.6 mmH2O | 1.53 mmH2O-4% |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM-13% | 1550 RPM |
| Noise Level | 23 dBA | 25.6 dBA+2.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 74 CFM | 66.17 CFM-11% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Weight | 180 g | 120 g |
| Positioning | Budget | Value ARGB |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F14-PWM/ACFAN00078A | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | Thermalright TL-C12C |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Thermalright TL-C12C
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.