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Corsair AF140 Elite vs EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER: Comparison

Corsair AF140 Elite and EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER separate most on warranty: Corsair AF140 Elite at 5 years, EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 2 years, 60% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. They match on 9 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and pack quantity.

Corsair AF140 Elite (140mm/84.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/31 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair AF140 Elite
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

Specs

Specification
Corsair AF140 Elite (140mm/84.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/31 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Corsair AF140 Elite
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandCorsairEKWB
ModelAF140 EliteVardar EVO 120ER
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicBall
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.73 mmH2O-45%3.16
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1600 RPM-27%2200
Noise Level31 dBA33.5+2.5 dBA
Airflow84.5 CFM77-9%
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed400 RPM500 RPM
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBlack
Warranty5 years2 years-60%
PositioningPremiumPerformance
MSRP Per Fan24.99 USD18.27 USD
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050141-ww/af140-elite-high-performance-140mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050141-wwhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpm

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF140 EliteEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
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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.

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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