Advertised Vs. Real Performance
This is probably the most crucial page, showing how accurate the data provided by the manufacturers/brands on their products is. Since nobody could verify these numbers so far, it was an open field for every brand to declare whatever it wanted, but this stops now. I should also note that I strictly follow the specific guidelines (ISO7779: 2018) for taking noise measurements in information technology and telecommunications equipment.
In the table below, anything in Red means bad news, while the Blue fonts are good!
| Performance Metric | Advertised Performance | Real Performance | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed (RPM) | 2000 | 2013 | +0.65% |
| Max Input Current (A) | 0.20 | 0.23 | +15% |
| Max Power (W) | 2.40 | 2.74 | +14.17% |
| Qmax (CFM) | 72 | 74.01 | +2.79% |
| Pmax (mmAq) | 4.2 | 3.84 | -8.57% |
| Max Noise Level (dBA) | 29.5 | 34.8 | +5.3 dBA |
The max speed is a bit higher in my measurements, and the same goes for the airflow. On the contrary, the power consumption is notably higher than what Corsair states, which also applies to noise output. Moreover, the registered static pressure is pretty high but still notably lower than the claimed value.
