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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM separate most on airflow: Corsair AF140 Elite at 84.5 CFM, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at 60.09 CFM, 29% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 26%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM. They match on 9 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pack quantity.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Noctua |
| Model | AF140 Elite | NF-A12x25 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O-26% | 2.34 mmH2O |
| Pack Quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+8.4 dBA | 22.6 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 60.09 CFM-29% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 460 RPM |
| Zero RPM Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Brown And Beige |
| Weight | 302 g | 200 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://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-pwm/specification |
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 PWM
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.