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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison
Arctic P14 PWM PST and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on warranty: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 6 years, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Static Pressure splits them by another 25%, this time favouring NZXT F140 RGB Core. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | NZXT |
| Model | P14 PWM PST | F140 RGB Core |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 26 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.4 mmH2O-25% | 3.22 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM-12% |
| Noise Level | 22.5 | 34.48 dBA+12 dBA |
| Airflow | 72.8 CFM-20% | 90.79 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/ | https://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgb |
Verdict
Arctic P14 PWM PST
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.
NZXT F140 RGB Core
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.