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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Arctic P14 PWM PST and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on airflow: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 72.8 CFM, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 60.09 CFM, 17% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Max Speed splits them by another 15%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. They match on 9 other specifications, including bearing type, pack quantity and pwm control.

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelP14 PWM PSTNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O2.34 mmH2O-3%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1700 RPM-15%2000 RPM
Noise Level22.522.6 dBA+0.1 dBA
Airflow72.8 CFM60.09 CFM-17%
PWM ControlYesYes
Zero RPM CapableNoYes
Max Power Draw1.44 W1.68 W
Start Voltage3.9 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length400 mm10 mm
Weight194 g205 g
Warranty6 years6 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

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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.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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