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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM vs NZXT F140Q Quiet: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM and NZXT F140Q Quiet separate most on warranty: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM at 6 years, NZXT F140Q Quiet at 2 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM. Airflow splits them by another 24%, this time favouring NZXT F140Q Quiet. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1500 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)
NZXTNZXT F140Q Quiet

Specs

Specification
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM (140mm/71.4 CFM/1.7 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.5 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 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 Size140 mm140 mm
BrandNoctuaNZXT
ModelNF-P14s redux-1500 PWMF140Q
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.91 mmH2O1.77 mmH2O-7%
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level25.8 dBA29.8 dBA+4 dBA
Airflow78.69 CFM-24%102.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life150000 hours60000 hours
Max Power Draw2.4 W3.84 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Cable Length400 mm600 mm
Warranty6 years2 years-67%
PositioningBudgetQuiet mainstream
Source URLhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1500-pwm/specificationshttps://nzxt.com/products/f140q

Price comparison

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Verdict

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Solid mid-range 140mm option that trades Noctua's premium finish for a friendlier price.

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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