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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs Deepcool CF120 PLUS: Comparison
Arctic P14 PWM PST and Deepcool CF120 PLUS separate most on airflow: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 72.8 CFM, Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 52.5 CFM, 28% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Static Pressure splits them by another 13%, again favouring Arctic P14 PWM PST. They match on pwm control, connector type and positioning.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Deepcool |
| Model | P14 PWM PST | CF120 PLUS |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 26.5 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.4 mmH2O | 2.08 mmH2O-13% |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM-6% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.5 | 28.8 dBA+6.3 dBA |
| Airflow | 72.8 CFM | 52.5 CFM-28% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Max Power Draw | 1.44 W | 2.16 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/ | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtml |
Verdict
Arctic P14 PWM PST
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.