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Deepcool CF120 PLUS vs NZXT F140Q Quiet: Comparison

Deepcool CF120 PLUS and NZXT F140Q Quiet separate most on airflow: Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 52.5 CFM, NZXT F140Q Quiet at 102.9 CFM, 49% in favour of NZXT F140Q Quiet. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Deepcool CF120 PLUS. They match on pwm control, min speed and connector type.

Specs

Specification
Deepcool CF120 PLUS (120mm/56.5 CFM/1.85 mmH2O Static Pressure/1550 RPM Max/26.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
NZXT F140Q Quiet (140mm/58.4 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140Q Quiet
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandDeepcoolNZXT
ModelCF120 PLUSF140Q
Bearing TypeHydroFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness26.5 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.08 mmH2O1.77 mmH2O-15%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level28.8 dBA29.8 dBA+1 dBA
Airflow52.5 CFM-49%102.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw2.16 W3.84 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningBudgetQuiet mainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtmlhttps://nzxt.com/products/f140q

Price comparison

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Verdict

Deepcool CF120 PLUS

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.

NZXT F140Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable quiet 140mm fan for NZXT case owners prioritizing low noise over lighting or raw airflow.

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