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DeepCool FK120 vs Noctua NF-A14 PWM: Comparison

DeepCool FK120 and Noctua NF-A14 PWM separate most on max speed: DeepCool FK120 at 1850 RPM, Noctua NF-A14 PWM at 1500 RPM, 19% in favour of DeepCool FK120. Airflow splits them by another 16%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A14 PWM. They match on 8 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
DeepCool FK120 (120mm/40.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
DeepCool FK120
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 Size120 mm140 mm
BrandDeepCoolNoctua
ModelFK120NF-A14 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.19 mmH2O2.08 mmH2O-5%
Max Speed1850 RPM1500 RPM-19%
Noise Level28 dBA+3.4 dBA24.6 dBA
Airflow68.99 CFM-16%82.52 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Blade MaterialPBTPBT
Max Power Draw1.44 W1.56 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackBrown And Beige
Weight170 g190 g
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/FK120-Performance-Fan/2022/15422.shtmlhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a14-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerDeepCool FK120Noctua NF-A14 PWM
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Verdict

DeepCool FK120

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid, quiet non-RGB fan for white or black builds that don't need lighting.

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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