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Arctic P14 Max vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Arctic P14 Max and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap differ on bearing type: Arctic P14 Max at Fluid Dynamic, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at SSO2.

Arctic P14 Max (140mm/105.9 CFM/3.15 mmH2O Static Pressure/3300 RPM Max/35 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic P14 Max
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

Specs

Specification
Arctic P14 Max (140mm/105.9 CFM/3.15 mmH2O Static Pressure/3300 RPM Max/35 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic P14 Max
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelP14 MaxNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicSSO2
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure4.18 mmH2O2.34-44%
Max Speed2800 RPM2000-29%
Airflow95 CFM60.1-37%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPerformancePremium

Price comparison

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Verdict

Arctic P14 Max

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Genuinely excellent cooling capacity for the size, but too loud at full speed for most home builds.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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