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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on noise level: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 19.6 dBA, Zalman ZM-F3 at 23 dBA, which puts Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 ahead on that measure. They match on 5 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and max speed.

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandNoctuaZalman
ModelNF-P14s redux-1200ZM-F3
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Max Speed1200 RPM1200 RPM
Noise Level19.6 dBA23 dBA+3.4 dBA
Rated Life150000 hours150000 hours
Weight195 g100 g
PositioningBudgetBudget
Source URLhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specificationshttps://www.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?pageIndex=10&pageSize=10&productSeq=335

Price comparison

RetailerNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200Zalman ZM-F3
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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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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