Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 140mm Fan Review: Insane Static Pressure & Price

Epilogue

Like its 120mm sibling, the Corsair iCUE Link LX RGB 140mm is an expensive fan. It costs $45 alone without the iCUE hub/controller required to operate it. If you want to use several fans of this type, the iCUE Link will be very helpful in eliminating unnecessary cables, but it will also empty your pocket. Although the iCUE Link ecosystem’s features and capabilities are noteworthy, the high prices of the compatible parts don’t make it an appealing choice for most users. Corsair should find a way to lower the prices of its cooling products since it faces fierce competition. Its engineers have good ideas, but the implementations are just too expensive.

Let’s now look at 25 dBA noise normalized performance. I chose 25 dBA because it is low enough not to annoy most users and high enough to allow for speeds that offer decent airflow and static pressure performance.

The LX 140 achieves top static performance, but its airflow is not impressive. This is clearly a fan for coolers where increased static pressure is required. Thanks to its 25mm width, it won’t create any compatibility issues. Noctua’s G2 fan is extraordinary if you need something more universal, achieving high static pressure and top airflow. An excellent choice for users on a tight budget is the InWin Neptune AN140.

Since this fan is destined for use in coolers, static pressure matters the most, and this is why Corsair is focused there. Only the RS120 Max achieves a (notably) higher static pressure performance. Still, this fan has a 30mm width, so you might have compatibility problems with it in chassis with restricted internal space.

For reference, at the time of the review, the following prices applied in the US market (Amazon):

Arctic P14 Max: $13
be quiet! Pure Wings 3 140mm: $12
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm: $28
Corsair LX 140 RGB (without iCUE hub): $45
Cooler Master MasterFan MF140 Halo: $25
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM: $21.63
Thermalright TL-C14C-S: $10
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM: $17
Noctua NF-A14 PWM: $27
Thermaltake Toughfan Pro 14: $35

Below, you will find several 140mm fan reviews to get more insights about this product category.

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