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Arctic F14 PWM vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: Arctic F14 PWM at 1350 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 11% in favour of Arctic F14 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and noise level.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Zalman |
| Model | F14 PWM | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM | 1200 RPM-11% |
| Noise Level | 23 dBA | 23 dBA |
| Weight | 180 g | 100 g |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F14-PWM/ACFAN00078A | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic F14 PWM | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
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.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.