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Corsair QX120 RGB vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

Corsair QX120 RGB and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 separate most on static pressure: Corsair QX120 RGB at 3.8 mmH2O, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 1.29 mmH2O, 66% in favour of Corsair QX120 RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 50%, again favouring Corsair QX120 RGB. They match on fan thickness and pack quantity.

Specs

Specification
Corsair QX120 RGB (120mm/65.8 CFM/3.29 mmH2O Static Pressure/2500 RPM Max/34 dBA/Magnetic Dome Bearing/RGB/iCUE LINK)
Corsair QX120 RGB
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelQX120 RGBNF-P14s redux-1200
Bearing TypeMagnetic DomeFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure3.8 mmH2O1.29 mmH2O-66%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed2400 RPM1200 RPM-50%
Noise Level37 dBA+17.4 dBA19.6 dBA
Airflow63.1 CFM-3%64.92 CFM
PWM ControlYesNo
Bearing Marketing NameMagnetic DomeSSO
Connector TypeProprietary3-Pin DC
Lighting ConnectorProprietaryNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB ProprietaryNone
ColorwayBlackOther
Warranty5 years-17%6 years
PositioningPremiumBudget
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9051001-ww/icue-link-qx120-rgb-120mm-pwm-pc-fan-expansion-kit-co-9051001-wwhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair QX120 RGBNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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Verdict

Corsair QX120 RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent performance and the cleanest cabling in the catalog, but only worth it inside Corsair's LINK ecosystem.

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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