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Deepcool FC120 vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

Deepcool FC120 and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on static pressure: Deepcool FC120 at 2.51, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 1.99, 21% in favour of Deepcool FC120. Airflow splits them by another 20%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A14 PWM.

Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
DeepcoolDeepcool FC120
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
Deepcool FC120 (120mm/66.4 CFM/2.51 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/28.0 dBA/Hydro Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Deepcool FC120
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 Size120140
BrandDeepcoolNoctua
ModelFC120NF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeHydroSSO2
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.511.99-21%
Max Speed18001500-17%
Noise Level28.0+3.4 dBA24.6
Airflow66.4-20%82.5
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
ConnectorDaisy-chain + PWM + ARGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBrown/Beige

Verdict

Deepcool FC120

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-rounded daisy-chain ARGB fan that undercuts Lian Li on price for similar cable-management convenience.

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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