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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF140 Elite at 1.73 mmH2O, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 3.14 mmH2O, 45% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 25%, this time favouring Corsair AF140 Elite. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and zero rpm capable.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Model | AF140 Elite | NF-A12x25 G2 PWM |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O-45% | 3.14 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-11% | 1800 RPM |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+8.5 dBA | 22.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 63.15 CFM-25% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Zero RPM Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Weight | 302 g | 195 g |
| Warranty | 5 years-17% | 6 years |
| 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.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications |
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.
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
10 / 10 Expert Rating
The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.