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Noctua NF-F12 PWM vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

Noctua NF-F12 PWM and Thermalright TL-C14C-S differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-F12 PWM at SSO2, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at Fluid Dynamic.

Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 PWM
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C14C-S

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Thermalright TL-C14C-S (140mm/75.8 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25.0 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C14C-S
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandNoctuaThermalright
ModelNF-F12 PWMTL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeSSO2Fluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Static Pressure2.611.93 mmH2O-26%
Max Speed15001500 RPM
Noise Level22.426.4 dBA+4 dBA
Airflow53.7-29%75.8 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumBudget
ColorsBrown/BeigeBlack/White

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-F12 PWMThermalright TL-C14C-S
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Verdict

Noctua NF-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

Thermalright TL-C14C-S

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Outsized 140mm ARGB airflow-per-dollar from a brand built on exactly that value proposition.

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