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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER: Comparison

Arctic P14 PWM PST and EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER separate most on warranty: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 6 years, EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. They match on 7 other specifications, including lighting, pack quantity and connector type.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P14 PWM PST (140mm/68.8 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic P14 PWM PST
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandArcticEKWB
ModelP14 PWM PSTVardar EVO 120ER
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicBall
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O-24%3.16
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1700 RPM-23%2200
Noise Level22.533.5+11 dBA
Airflow72.8 CFM-5%77
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed200 RPM500 RPM
Zero RPM CapableNoYes
Max Power Draw1.44 W2.16 W
PWM Duty Floor5 percent25 percent
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length400 mm300 mm
Warranty6 years2 years-67%
PositioningBudgetPerformance
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpm

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P14 PWM PSTEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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Verdict

Arctic P14 PWM PST

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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