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Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM vs Noctua NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM

Product Comparison: Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM vs Noctua NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM

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Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM High Performance Cooling Fan

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General Specifications

Brand

Noctua

Model

NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM

NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM

Origin

China

About the Product

The 1800rpm PWM version features Noctua’s proprietary NE-FD1 PWM IC for automatic speed control, which allows to strike a perfect balance between high cooling capacity and low noise operation in each given situation.

The 1600rpm PWM version features Noctua’s proprietary NE-FD1 PWM IC for automatic speed control, which allows to strike a perfect balance between high cooling capacity and low noise operation in each given situation.

Key Specs

Fan Bearing Technology

SSO Bearing

Max. Airflow

31.37 CFM

37.84 CFM

Speed

1800 RPM

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM High Performance Cooling Fan

Noctua fans have excellent reviews for quiet with good airflow.
They have great airflow and cooling capability for such a low noise footprint.
Classy looking and work perfectly, with good airflow.
Great airflow and insanely quiet.
Has a really good amount of airflow and is surprisingly quiet.

Noctua NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM High Performance Cooling Fan

Great airflow, and low noise.
Noise and airflow are outstanding.
Works perfect for increasing the airflow through my mATX platform PC.
Fan operates quietly and flows a nice amount of air for its smaller size.
Very quiet and good airflow considering the size.

Size & Weight

Height

3.15 in.

3.62 in.

Width

3.15 in.

3.62 in.

Depth

0.98 in.

Weight

5.1 oz.

3.2 oz.

Features

Number of Coolers

Fan Size

80 mm

92 mm

Noise Level

17.1 dB

17.6 dB

Power Connector Type

4-pіn

Extras

Custom-designed PWM IC with SCD, Streamlined redux edition

Streamlined redux edition, Bevelled Blade Tips, Custom-designed PWM IC with SCD

What customers say about "Features"

Noctua NF-R8 redux-1800 PWM High Performance Cooling Fan

Quiet and effective airflow.
Quiet, powerful. Keep it working at 95% and is silent.
This is very quiet. At full speed it moves a reasonable amount of air very quietly.
These fans are whisper quiet, you really can only hear them run at 1300 RPM and beyond.
This is a high quality and quiet.

Noctua NF-B9 redux-1600 PWM High Performance Cooling Fan

This is a very nice 92mm fan, which is a somewhat less competitive market than 120mm.
Great fan - very very quiet and good airflow.
Good quality fan. Highly recommend.
Very cool, very quiet. Highly recommended, will buy again.
Built a PWM fan controller with low-speed alarm for them, very quiet and keeps the computer boards cool.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, FCC

Manufacturer Warranty

6 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

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Manual

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