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) | 1600 | 1600 | 0% |
| Max Input Current (A) | 0.22 | 0.25 | +13.64% |
| Max Power (W) | 2.64 | 2.96 | +12.12% |
| Qmax (CFM) | 104 | 100.28 | -3.58% |
| Pmax (mmAq) | 2.4 | 2.2 | -8.33% |
| Max Noise Level (dBA) | 31 | 34.7 | +3.7 dBA |
Almost everything is in red here, but the deviation at airflow is not that high, and the same goes for noise output. The fan’s power consumption is higher than what Corsair states, and the true static pressure is notably lower, too.
Hello, great review as always. Will you have a review of the Phanteks D30-140mm?
I have NO contact, at all, with Phanteks. I will see if I can find it from elsewhere.