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NZXT F140 RGB Core vs Thermalright TL-C14C-S: Comparison

NZXT F140 RGB Core and Thermalright TL-C14C-S separate most on static pressure: NZXT F140 RGB Core at 3.22 mmH2O, Thermalright TL-C14C-S at 1.93 mmH2O, 40% in favour of NZXT F140 RGB Core. Airflow splits them by another 17%, again favouring NZXT F140 RGB Core. They match on 8 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and max speed.

NZXT F140 RGB Core (140mm/62.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F140 RGB Core
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
NZXT F140 RGB Core (140mm/62.5 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140 RGB Core
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 Size140 mm140 mm
BrandNZXTThermalright
ModelF140 RGB CoreTL-C14C-S
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBARGB
Fan Thickness26 mm25 mm
Static Pressure3.22 mmH2O1.93 mmH2O-40%
Max Speed1500 RPM1500 RPM
Noise Level34.48 dBA+8.1 dBA26.4 dBA
Airflow90.79 CFM75.8 CFM-17%
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
PositioningBudgetBudget
Source URLhttps://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgbhttps://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c14c-s/

Verdict

NZXT F140 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.

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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