Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

Aerocool Dark Force 14cm vs Aerocool Lightning 20cm

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Aerocool Lightning 20cm has 6 cm more fan diameter than the Aerocool Dark Force 14cm (20 cm vs 14 cm). The Aerocool Dark Force 14cm has 500 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the Aerocool Lightning 20cm (1200 RPM vs 700 RPM). The Aerocool Dark Force 14cm has 5.5 dB more noise level (high speed) than the Aerocool Lightning 20cm (22 dB vs 16.5 dB). Product colour: Black on the Aerocool Dark Force 14cm, Red on the Aerocool Lightning 20cm.

  • Fan diameter
    • Dark Force 14cm:14 cm
    • Lightning 20cm:20 cm
  • Rotational speed (max)
    • Dark Force 14cm:1200 RPM
    • Lightning 20cm:700 RPM
  • Noise level (high speed)
    • Dark Force 14cm:22 dB
    • Lightning 20cm:16.5 dB
  • Maximum airflow
    • Dark Force 14cm:48 cfm
    • Lightning 20cm:58 cfm
  • Maximum air pressure
    • Dark Force 14cm:1.51 mmH2O
    • Lightning 20cm:1.12 mmH2O
  • Product colour
    • Dark Force 14cm:Black
    • Lightning 20cm:Red
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Dark Force 14cm:1.44 W
    • Lightning 20cm:3.84 W
  • Rated current
    • Dark Force 14cm:0.12 A
    • Lightning 20cm:0.32 A

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Comparison of Dark Force 14cm, Lightning 20cm
17 specifications
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationComputer caseComputer case
TypeFanFan
Fan diameterDiffers14 cm20 cm
Rotational speed (max)Differs1200 RPM700 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs22 dB16.5 dB
Maximum airflowDiffers48 cfm58 cfm
Maximum air pressureDiffers1.51 mmH2O1.12 mmH2O
Mean time between failures (MTBF)20000 h20000 h
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Illumination LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Illumination colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRed
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs1.44 W3.84 W
Voltage12 V12 V
Rated currentDiffers0.12 A0.32 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm200 mm
DepthDiffers25 mm20 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm200 mm

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