NZXT

NZXT HF-28140-B1 AER RGB 2 140mm LED PWM Fan

4.5 (2385 reviews)

Elevate Your Build with Dynamic RGB Lighting The NZXT AER RGB 2 140mm fan brings vibrant, customizable lighting and efficient cooling to your PC. Designed with winglet tips and a fluid dynamic bearing, this PWM fan delivers optimal performance and quiet operation. Please note that an RGB lightin...

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Overview

Elevate Your Build with Dynamic RGB Lighting

The NZXT AER RGB 2 140mm fan brings vibrant, customizable lighting and efficient cooling to your PC. Designed with winglet tips and a fluid dynamic bearing, this PWM fan delivers optimal performance and quiet operation. Please note that an RGB lighting controller is required and is NOT included.

  • Fan Size: 140mm
  • Lighting: Advanced RGB Lighting Customizations
  • Bearing Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing
  • Design: Winglet Tips
  • Control: PWM Fan Control
  • Compatibility: Requires NZXT RGB Lighting Controller (NOT INCLUDED)

Key Features

PERFORMANCE ENGINEERED: These PWM static pressure fans are designed with a chamfered-intake and exhaust that boost overall airflow and pressure

UNIQUELY SHAPED: Custom engineered light guide creates stunning visual effects, with uniform light dispersion

WINGLET TIPS: Winglet designed fan blades minimize drag and further enhance fan performance

FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING: Using patented fluid dynamic bearings(FDB) made of copper, FDB are designed to maintain consistent lubrication reducing bearing noise

COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES: CAM-powered for seamless software control and nearly infinite customization

Specifications

Model Name
AER RGB 2
Size
140mm
Type
LED PWM Fan
Bearing Type
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Bearing Material
Copper
Features
Chamfered-intake and exhaust, Custom engineered light guide, Winglet tips, CAM-powered software control

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features PWM static pressure fan design with a chamfered-intake and exhaust, boosting overall airflow and pressure
  • Equipped with a custom engineered light guide that creates stunning visual effects with uniform light dispersion
  • Designed with winglet tips on the fan blades, which minimize drag and further enhance fan performance
  • Utilizes fluid dynamic bearings (FDB) made of copper, ensuring consistent lubrication and reduced bearing noise
  • Offers countless possibilities for customization and seamless software control via CAM-powered integration

👎 Cons

  • Requires a CAM-powered controller (sold separately) for RGB customization and software control, adding to the total cost
  • The specific noise level in decibels (dBA) is not provided, making it difficult to assess its acoustic performance objectively
  • Airflow and static pressure metrics (e.g., CFM, H2O) are not specified, making direct performance comparisons challenging
  • Installation might require some technical knowledge of PC building and software configuration for optimal use
  • The 140mm size may not fit all PC cases or cooler mounting points, requiring users to verify compatibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The product features state that the fan is "CAM-powered for seamless software control," but do not indicate that a CAM controller is included; it is typically sold separately.
The maximum RPM for the NZXT AER RGB 2 140mm LED PWM fan is not specified in the provided product details.
The fan offers customization via "CAM-powered for seamless software control," which primarily suggests synchronization within the NZXT ecosystem; cross-brand compatibility is not mentioned.
The fan is described as a "static pressure fan," which makes it generally suitable for radiators, though specific performance metrics for radiator use are not detailed.
The product features highlight its PWM functionality and CAM-powered control, but the specific connector type (e.g., 4-pin PWM) is not explicitly mentioned.