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Arctic P14 Max vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM: Comparison

Arctic P14 Max and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM separate most on static pressure: Arctic P14 Max at 4.18 mmH2O, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM at 1.91 mmH2O, 54% in favour of Arctic P14 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 46%, again favouring Arctic P14 Max. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

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-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Fan Size140 mm140 mm
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelP14 MaxNF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.18 mmH2O1.91 mmH2O-54%
Max Speed2800 RPM1500 RPM-46%
Airflow95 CFM78.69 CFM-17%
PWM ControlYesYes
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Start Voltage3.9 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
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-1500-pwm/specifications

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-P14s redux-1500 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Solid mid-range 140mm option that trades Noctua's premium finish for a friendlier price.

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