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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair AF140 Elite and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on static pressure: Corsair AF140 Elite at 1.73 mmH2O, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 2.67 mmH2O, 35% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 20%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and connector type.

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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB

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
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelAF140 EliteM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.73 mmH2O-35%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed1600 RPM-20%2000 RPM
Noise Level31 dBA35.7 dBA+4.7 dBA
Airflow84.5 CFM84.26 CFM0%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNone3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
Weight302 g155 g
Warranty5 years5 years
PositioningPremiumMainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
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://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-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.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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