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Noctua NF-A14 PWM vs NZXT F140Q Quiet: Comparison

Noctua NF-A14 PWM and NZXT F140Q Quiet differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-A14 PWM at SSO2, NZXT F140Q Quiet at Fluid Dynamic.

Specs

Specification
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
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 Size140140 mm
BrandNoctuaNZXT
ModelNF-A14 PWMF140Q
Bearing TypeSSO2Fluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.991.77 mmH2O-11%
Max Speed15001500 RPM
Noise Level24.629.8 dBA+5.2 dBA
Airflow82.5-20%102.9 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumQuiet mainstream
ColorsBrown/BeigeBlack or White

Price comparison

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Verdict

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.

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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