{"id":276569,"date":"2026-04-13T15:00:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hwcooling.net\/?p=276569\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:44:02","slug":"endorfy-stratus-140-white-argb-great-apart-from-those-high-vibrations-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hwcooling.net\/en\/endorfy-stratus-140-white-argb-great-apart-from-those-high-vibrations-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Endorfy Stratus 140 White ARGB: Great, apart from high vibrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Low price also applies when it comes to the Stratus 140 White ARGB fans. Considering the presence of vivid ARGB lighting, there aren\u2019t many cheaper models in the 140 mm category. Its excellent aerodynamic characteristics are held back by one thing only, and that’s higher vibration levels, and it doesn\u2019t appear to be a \u201cone\u2011off sample issue\u201d\u2014as usual, our detailed testing is based on multiple units. Still, the trade-off seems to be worth it.<\/p>\n

With the Stratus White ARGB, Endorfy adds lighting that this product line previously lacked. The white variant is meant to complement white Arx cases<\/a>, with which these fans come bundled. Beyond that, they\u2019re also sold individually for users looking for an illuminated fan while keeping acquisition cost as low as possible.<\/p>\n

The lighting is modern, using a 3\u2011pin (ARGB) 5 V connector. The LEDs are placed on the PCB in the center, around the hub perimeter. As a result, brightness is highest in this area and gradually fades toward the blade tips. However, the light spreads through the entire impeller thanks to its milky (likely polycarbonate) material.<\/p>\n

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The impeller geometry features strongly curved leading edges, but without the serrations found on fans from the Fluctus<\/a> series. Based on previous experience, we can already say this shape is aerodynamically efficient.<\/p>\n

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The spacing between blades can be described as medium, and we expect similarly medium static pressure. That means airflow loss through obstacles should also be moderate. This is an estimate\u2014measurements in the following chapters will show the real\u2011world behavior. We already have some observations from the Stratus 140 PWM<\/a>, whose \u201cbase shape\u201d remains unchanged, as you can see by comparing the photos below with this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Warning:<\/strong> With nylon dust filters that lack any structural reinforcement, this fan may collide with the mesh. The height difference between the frame and the impeller structure is too small, and contact may occur, resulting in excessive and extremely unpleasant noise.<\/div>\n

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From the front, these two fans look nearly identical, which corresponds to the measured results. Differences are usually small, and when they do appear, they\u2019re shaped mainly by the different materials, whose acoustic profile interacts with specific obstacles.<\/p>\n

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In line with the simple construction, the cabling is also straightforward: flat cables are used, meaning the insulation of the four individual wires is arranged in a single row, resulting in a slim profile. There are two cables (motor + lighting), each ending in its own connector, so there\u2019s no possibility of daisy\u2011chaining multiple fans. The cables themselves are relatively long (about 50 cm), so they reach where needed even in larger cases.<\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> The article continues in the following chapters.<\/p>\n