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Corsair SP140 RGB Elite vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Corsair SP140 RGB Elite at Hydraulic, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at SSO2.

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair SP140 RGB Elite
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 PWM

Specs

Specification
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite (140mm/68 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1400 RPM Max/25 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Corsair SP140 RGB Elite
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelSP140 RGB EliteNF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicSSO2
LightingRGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.66 mmH2O-36%2.61
Max Speed1200 RPM-20%1500
Noise Level26.8 dBA+4.4 dBA22.4
Airflow68.1 CFM53.7-21%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack or WhiteBrown/Beige

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP140 RGB EliteNoctua NF-F12 PWM
AmazonView on Amazon
NeweggView on Newegg
NoctuaView on Noctua

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Verdict

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A capable mid-range 140mm RGB fan, though the pricier ML140 PRO RGB or quieter Light Wings both outclass it in their own way.

Noctua NF-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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