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Corsair QL120 RGB vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

Corsair QL120 RGB and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on warranty: Corsair QL120 RGB at 2 years, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-A14 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 49%, again favouring Noctua NF-A14 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan thickness, max speed and pwm control.

Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair QL120 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

Specification
Corsair QL120 RGB (120mm/41.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/26 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair QL120 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)
Noctua NF-A14 PWM
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelQL120 RGBNF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.55 mmH2O-25%2.08 mmH2O
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level26 dBA+1.4 dBA24.6 dBA
Airflow41.8 CFM-49%82.52 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
RGB LightingYesNo
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningPremiumPremium
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050097-ww/icue-ql120-rgb-120mm-pwm-single-fan-co-9050097-wwhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a14-pwm/specifications

Verdict

Corsair QL120 RGB

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Buy this for the lighting show on a case window, not for cooling performance.

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.

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