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Corsair AF120 Elite vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison
Corsair AF120 Elite and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on airflow: Corsair AF120 Elite at 59.1 CFM, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 82.52 CFM, 28% in favour of Noctua NF-A14 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 19%, this time favouring Corsair AF120 Elite. They match on 6 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Model | AF120 Elite | NF-A14 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.93 mmH2O-7% | 2.08 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM-19% |
| Noise Level | 28.9 dBA+4.3 dBA | 24.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 59.1 CFM-28% | 82.52 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Zero RPM Capable | Yes | No |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Brown And Beige |
| Warranty | 5 years-17% | 6 years |
| Positioning | Performance | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/case-fans/co-9050140-ww/af120-elite-high-performance-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050140-ww | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a14-pwm/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF120 Elite | Noctua NF-A14 PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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
Corsair AF120 Elite
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet airflow fan for mesh cases, though the Arctic F12 PWM matches it for less money.
Noctua NF-A14 PWM
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The default recommendation for a 140mm airflow fan when looks don't matter and quiet running does.