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Corsair AF140 Elite vs DeepCool CF120: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and DeepCool CF120 separate most on airflow: Corsair AF140 Elite at 84.5 CFM, DeepCool CF120 at 56.5 CFM, 33% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. Max Speed splits them by another 6%, again favouring Corsair AF140 Elite. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | DeepCool |
| Model | AF140 Elite | CF120 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O | 1.63 mmH2O-6% |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM-6% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+4 dBA | 27 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 56.5 CFM-33% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Weight | 302 g | 159 g |
| Positioning | Premium | Budget |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM | 4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB |
| Colors | Black/White | Black |
| Source URL | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050141-ww/af140-elite-high-performance-140mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050141-ww | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-RGB-PWM-Fan-Single/2021/11469.shtml |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF140 Elite | DeepCool CF120 |
|---|---|---|
| DeepCool | View on DeepCool |
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 AF140 Elite
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A strong plain-black high-airflow 140mm fan for builders who want zero-RPM idle without paying for RGB.
DeepCool CF120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, quiet entry-level ARGB fan, upgrade to the CF120 PLUS if you want more visual presence.