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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB: Comparison

Corsair AF140 Elite and Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB differ on lighting: Corsair AF140 Elite at No RGB, Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB at 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 SK123-140 D-RGB (140mm/74.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
Fan Size140 mm140
BrandCorsairPhanteks
ModelAF140 EliteSK123-140 D-RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.73 mmH2O-9%1.9
Max Speed1600 RPM1500-6%
Noise Level31 dBA+1.3 dBA29.7
Airflow84.5 CFM74.0-12%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningPremiumMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM + D-RGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair AF140 ElitePhanteks SK123-140 D-RGB
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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.

Phanteks SK123-140 D-RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded 140mm intake fan for Phanteks cases that want lighting without sacrificing airflow.

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