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EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 separate most on warranty: EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 2 years, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pack quantity and lighting connector.

EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200

Specs

Specification
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandEKWBNoctua
ModelVardar EVO 120ERNF-P14s redux-1200
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure3.161.29 mmH2O-59%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed22001200 RPM-45%
Noise Level33.5+13.9 dBA19.6 dBA
Airflow7764.92 CFM-16%
PWM ControltrueNo
Bearing Marketing NameDual-BallSSO
Rated Life50000 hours150000 hours
Max Power Draw2.16 W1.44 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
Lighting ConnectorNoneNone
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
ColorwayBlackOther
Cable Length300 mm400 mm
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningPerformanceBudget
Source URLhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpmhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ERNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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Verdict

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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