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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
Arctic P14 PWM PST and Zalman ZM-F3 separate most on max speed: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 1700 RPM, Zalman ZM-F3 at 1200 RPM, 29% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. They match on bearing type, lighting and positioning.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Zalman |
| Model | P14 PWM PST | ZM-F3 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 25 mm |
| Max Speed | 1700 RPM | 1200 RPM-29% |
| Noise Level | 22.5 | 23 dBA+0.5 dBA |
| Weight | 194 g | 100 g |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/ | https://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P14 PWM PST | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Arctic P14 PWM PST
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.