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Corsair SP140 RGB Elite vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM: Comparison

Corsair SP140 RGB Elite and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM separate most on warranty: Corsair SP140 RGB Elite at 2 years, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 20%, again favouring Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pack quantity.

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-P14s redux-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1500 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-P14s redux-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Fan Size140 mm140 mm
BrandCorsairNoctua
ModelSP140 RGB EliteNF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
Bearing TypeHydraulicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.66 mmH2O-13%1.91 mmH2O
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1200 RPM-20%1500 RPM
Noise Level26.8 dBA+1 dBA25.8 dBA
Airflow68.1 CFM-13%78.69 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeRGB 12VNone
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningMainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050110-ww/icue-sp140-rgb-elite-performance-140mm-pwm-fan-single-pack-co-9050110-wwhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1500-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCorsair SP140 RGB EliteNoctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM
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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-P14s redux-1500 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Solid mid-range 140mm option that trades Noctua's premium finish for a friendlier price.

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