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Alpenföhn Brocken 4 vs Noctua NH-C14S: Comparison
Alpenföhn Brocken 4 and Noctua NH-C14S separate most on airflow: Alpenföhn Brocken 4 at 55.3 CFM, Noctua NH-C14S at 82.52 CFM, 33% in favour of Noctua NH-C14S. Static Pressure splits them by another 16%, again favouring Noctua NH-C14S. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan count, rgb lighting and heatpipe count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alpenföhn | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Top-Down |
| Series | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Noctua NH-C14S |
| Tower Type | Single-Tower | C-Type Top-Flow |
| Model Number | 84000000205 | NH-C14S |
| Height | 155 mm-9% | 142 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/20XX | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Single-Tower | Not Applicable |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 22.8 dBA | 24.6 dBA+1.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1098 g | 1015 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 6 | 6 |
| Base Material | Nickel-Plated Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Max Speed | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM-6% |
| Airflow | 55.3 CFM-33% | 82.52 CFM |
| Static Pressure | 1.74 mmH2O-16% | 2.08 mmH2O |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Source URL | https://www.alpenfoehn.de/Alpenfoehn-R-Brocken-4en | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-c14s/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alpenföhn Brocken 4 | Noctua NH-C14S |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alpenföhn Brocken 4
7.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely quiet dual-tower cooler for buyers who value acoustics as much as raw thermal ceiling.
Noctua NH-C14S
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely clever convertible design that earns its price premium in the specific builds it's meant for, not a general-purpose upgrade over a standard tower cooler.