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Arctic P14 Max vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

Arctic P14 Max and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 separate most on static pressure: Arctic P14 Max at 4.18 mmH2O, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 1.29 mmH2O, 69% in favour of Arctic P14 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 57%, again favouring Arctic P14 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and cable length.

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-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
Fan Size140 mm140 mm
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelP14 MaxNF-P14s redux-1200
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.18 mmH2O1.29 mmH2O-69%
Max Speed2800 RPM1200 RPM-57%
Airflow95 CFM64.92 CFM-32%
PWM ControlYesNo
Start Voltage3.9 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
ColorwayBlack And GreyOther
Cable Length400 mm400 mm
Weight245 g195 g
Warranty6 years6 years
PositioningPerformanceBudget
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/us/P14-Max-Black/ACFAN00287Ahttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P14 MaxNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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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-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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