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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 vs Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 and Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM separate most on static pressure: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 1.19, Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM at 1.33, 11% in favour of Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200. They match on 4 other specifications, including lighting, max speed and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
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
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM (120mm/43.71 CFM/1.33 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/21.8 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
Fan Size140120
BrandNoctuaScythe
ModelNF-P14s redux-1200Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
Bearing TypeSSOFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.19-11%1.33
Max Speed12001200
Noise Level19.221.8+2.6 dBA
Airflow48.643.71-10%
PWM Controltruetrue
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Connector4-pin PWM4-pin PWM
ColorsAll-BlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM
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Verdict

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.

Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable, quiet mainstream fan with nothing flashy about it, which is exactly the point.

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