Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F14 PWM vs be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm

18specifications compared
15differ
3identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Suitable location
- F14 PWM:Computer case
- Silent Loop 280mm:Processor
Type
- F14 PWM:Fan
- Silent Loop 280mm:All-in-one liquid cooler
Maximum airflow
- F14 PWM:74 cfm
- Silent Loop 280mm:94.2 cfm
Airflow
- F14 PWM:126 m³/h
- Silent Loop 280mm:160 m³/h
Product colour
- F14 PWM:Black, White
- Silent Loop 280mm:Black
Number of fans
- F14 PWM:1 fan(s)
- Silent Loop 280mm:2 fan(s)
Width
- F14 PWM:140 mm
- Silent Loop 280mm:144 mm
Depth
- F14 PWM:27 mm
- Silent Loop 280mm:55 mm

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Comparison of F14 PWM, Silent Loop 280mm
51 specifications	A ARCTIC F14 PWM View product	B be quiet! Silent Loop 280mm View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable locationDiffers	Computer case	Processor
TypeDiffers	Fan	All-in-one liquid cooler
Fan diameter	14 cm	14 cm
Supported processor socketsDiffers	Not supported	LGA 1150 (Socket H3), LGA 1151 (Socket H4), LGA 1155 (Socket H2), LGA 1156 (Socket H), LGA 1366 (Socket B), LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R), LGA 2066, Socket AM2, Socket AM2+, Socket AM3, Socket AM3+, Socket AM4, Socket FM1, Socket FM2, Socket FM2+, Socket TR4
Maximum airflowDiffers	74 cfm	94.2 cfm
AirflowDiffers	126 m³/h	160 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Fan noise level (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.1 dB
Fan noise level (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.3 dB
Fan bearing technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rifle bearing
Pump connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-pin
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Fan speed (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 RPM
Fan static pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.82 mmH2O
Pump motor speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2200 RPM
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80000 h
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Known for one	1350 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	24.5 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Copper
Radiator materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Copper
Number of fansDiffers	1 fan(s)	2 fan(s)
Fan connector	4-pin	4-pin
Poweridentical
Fan power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 W
Fan currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 A
Fan voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one	6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.11 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	144 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	55 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	319 mm
Radiator widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.4 cm
Radiator depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 cm
Radiator heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.9 cm
WeightDiffers	180 g	1.57 kg
Fan thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Package widthDiffers	143 mm	160 mm
Package depthDiffers	29 mm	370 mm
Package heightDiffers	143 mm	255 mm
Package weightDiffers	215 g	2.67 kg
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Thermal greaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source

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