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Corsair AF140 Elite vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on warranty: Corsair AF140 Elite at 5 years, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 2 years, 60% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 46%, this time favouring NZXT F140 RGB Core. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | NZXT |
| Model | AF140 Elite | F140 RGB Core |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O-46% | 3.22 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM-6% |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA | 34.48 dBA+3.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM-7% | 90.79 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years-60% |
| Positioning | Premium | Budget |
| 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://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgb |
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.
NZXT F140 RGB Core
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.