Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised vs COUGAR Vortex FR

18specifications compared
11differ
7identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:14 cm
- Vortex FR:12 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:1700 RPM
- Vortex FR:1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:24.5 dB
- Vortex FR:24.3 dB
Maximum airflow
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:72.8 cfm
- Vortex FR:36.72 cfm
Airflow
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:123.76 m³/h
- Vortex FR:62.36 m³/h
Product colour
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:Black
- Vortex FR:Black, Red
Illumination LED
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:No
- Vortex FR:Yes
Fan connector
- P14 – Pressure-optimised:3-pin
- Vortex FR:4-pin

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Comparison of P14, Vortex FR
40 specifications	A ARCTIC P14 – Pressure-optimised Model P14 View product	B COUGAR Vortex FR View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	14 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1700 RPM	1200 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	24.3 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	72.8 cfm	36.72 cfm
AirflowDiffers	123.76 m³/h	62.36 m³/h
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.78 mmH2O
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Illumination LEDDiffers	No	Yes
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin
Display typeKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of fan bladesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Number of LEDsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33
Illumination colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Red
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one	2.1 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.15 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	27 mm	25 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	120 mm
WeightKnown for one	191 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	143 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	143 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	29 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	227 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-vibration systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fan rated voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	84733080	Unknown — not stated by the source

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