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Corsair ML120 PRO RGB vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on airflow: Corsair ML120 PRO RGB at 47.3 CFM, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 82.52 CFM, 43% in favour of Noctua NF-A14 PWM. Warranty splits them by another 17%, again favouring Noctua NF-A14 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and pwm control.

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB (120mm/75.0 CFM/4.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/2400 RPM Max/37 dBA/Magnetic Levitation Bearing/RGB/PWM)

CorsairCorsair ML120 PRO RGB

Noctua NF-A14 PWM (140mm/82.5 CFM/1.99 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)

NoctuaNoctua NF-A14 PWM

Specs

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Specification	Corsair ML120 PRO RGB	Noctua NF-A14 PWM
Fan Size	120 mm	140 mm
Brand	Corsair	Noctua
Model	ML120 PRO RGB	NF-A14 PWM
Bearing Type	Magnetic Levitation	Fluid Dynamic
Lighting	RGB	None
Fan Thickness	25 mm	25 mm
Static Pressure	1.78 mmH2O-14%	2.08 mmH2O
Pack Quantity	1	1
Max Speed	1600 RPM	1500 RPM-6%
Noise Level	25 dBA+0.4 dBA	24.6 dBA
Airflow	47.3 CFM-43%	82.52 CFM
PWM Control	Yes	Yes
Min Speed	400 RPM	300 RPM
Rated Life	60000 hours	150000 hours
Connector Type	4-Pin PWM	4-Pin PWM
RGB Lighting	Yes	No
Colorway	Black	Brown And Beige
Weight	295 g	190 g
Warranty	5 years-17%	6 years
Positioning	Premium	Premium
Source URL	https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050075-ww/ml120-pro-rgb-led-120mm-pwm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-single-pack-co-9050075-ww	https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a14-pwm/specifications

Verdict

Corsair ML120 PRO RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven radiator fan for RGB loops that need real static pressure, if you're willing to tune the PWM curve down from its noisy top end.

Noctua NF-A14 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The default recommendation for a 140mm airflow fan when looks don't matter and quiet running does.

Specs

Verdict

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