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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

Arctic P14 PWM PST and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB separate most on warranty: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 6 years, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Max Speed splits them by another 23%, this time favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on 6 other specifications, including pack quantity, pwm control and connector type.

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)
ArcticArctic P14 PWM PST
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

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 X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandArcticEKWB
ModelP14 PWM PSTVardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicBall
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness27 mm27.5 mm
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O-13%2.75 mmH2O
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1700 RPM-23%2200 RPM
Noise Level22.534.2 dBA+11.7 dBA
Airflow72.8 CFM67 CFM-8%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed200 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw1.44 W2.16 W
PWM Duty Floor5 percent25 percent
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone3-Pin 5V ARGB
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
Controller RequiredNoNo
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length400 mm500 mm
Warranty6 years2 years-67%
PositioningBudgetPerformance
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-black

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P14 PWM PSTEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
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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 X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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