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Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

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
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome (120mm/76.0 CFM/3.57 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/33.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
Fan Size140 mm120
BrandNoctuaPhanteks
ModelNF-P14s redux-1500 PWMD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNoneD-RGB
Static Pressure1.91 mmH2O-46%3.57
Max Speed1500 RPM-32%2200
Noise Level25.8 dBA33.7+7.9 dBA
Airflow78.69 CFM76.0-3%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningBudgetPremium

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.

Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely high-pressure fan wrapped in a metal-frame showpiece look, loud at full tilt but effective on thick radiators.

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