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NZXT F140Q Quiet vs Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome: Comparison

NZXT F140Q Quiet and Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome differ on bearing type: NZXT F140Q Quiet at Fluid Dynamic, Phanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome at Hydraulic.

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
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)
PhanteksPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome

Specs

Specification
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
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
BrandNZXTPhanteks
ModelF140QD30-120 Metal Chrome
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBD-RGB
Static Pressure1.77 mmH2O-50%3.57
Max Speed1500 RPM-32%2200
Noise Level29.8 dBA33.7+3.9 dBA
Airflow102.9 CFM76.0-26%
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningQuiet mainstreamPremium
ColorsBlack or WhiteMetal Chrome

Price comparison

RetailerNZXT F140Q QuietPhanteks D30-120 Metal Chrome
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Verdict

NZXT F140Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable quiet 140mm fan for NZXT case owners prioritizing low noise over lighting or raw airflow.

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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