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Corsair AF140 Elite vs Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12: Comparison
Corsair AF140 Elite and Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 separate most on airflow: Corsair AF140 Elite at 84.5 CFM, Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 at 58.35 CFM, 31% in favour of Corsair AF140 Elite. Static Pressure splits them by another 28%, this time favouring Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12. They match on 4 other specifications, including lighting, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Corsair | Thermaltake |
| Model | AF140 Elite | TOUGHFAN 12 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.73 mmH2O-28% | 2.41 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM-20% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 31 dBA+8.7 dBA | 22.3 dBA |
| Airflow | 84.5 CFM | 58.35 CFM-31% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Weight | 302 g | 212.5 g |
| Positioning | Premium | Performance |
| Colors | Black/White | Black |
| 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.thermaltake.com/toughfan-12-high-static-pressure-fan-single-pack.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair AF140 Elite | Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the better plain-black high-pressure radiator fans, built tough for AIO and custom-loop use.