Introduction
Blacknoise Deutschland GmbH is a German company specialized in the development and manufacture of axial fans and cooling technology. With the introduction of the NoiseBlocker brand, Blacknoise was able to enter the IT market.
NoiseBlocker is a company specialized in cooling systems for the IT market, founded in 1998 it is headquartered in Hilden, Germany.
Official product link:
NoiseBlocker eLoop B12-P
http://www.blacknoise.com/site/en/products/noiseblocker-it-fans/nb-eloop-series/120x120x25mm.php?lang=EN
NoiseBlocker BlackSilent Pro PK-PS
http://www.blacknoise.com/site/en/products/noiseblocker-it-fans/nb-blacksilent-pro-series/140x140x25mm.php
Packaging and accessories
eLoop B12-P
The eLoop B12-P model comes packaged in a white cardboard box with silver accents.
The name of the fan series is printed on the right side, below we find a few characteristics of the product. On the top part of the packaging we have both the name & logo of the manufacturer and the model of the fan.
On the sides of the packaging we find listed the features of the fan.
On the back side of the box we have the in-depth specifications of the product, below we have a QR code and some extra information about the product and the manufacturer.
BlackSilent Pro PK-PS
The BlackSilent Pro PK-PS model comes packaged in a white cardboard box with black accents.
The name of the fan series is printed on the right side, below we find a few characteristics of the product. On the top part of the packaging we have both the name & logo of the manufacturer and the model of the fan.
On the sides of the packaging we find listed the features of the fan.
The back side of the box is completely black here we find listed the specifications of the product, below we have a QR code and some extra information about the product and the manufacturer.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
eLoop B12-P
– 1x Short cable (20 cm)
– 1x Long cable (45 cm)
– 8x Rubber washers
– 4x Metal screws
– 4x Metal nuts
BlackSilent Pro PK-PS
– 1x Manufacturer case badge
– 1x Rubber frame
– 1x Short cable
– 1x Long cable
– 4x Rubber washers
– 4x Metal screws
– 4x Metal nuts
Specifications
Name: NoiseBlocker eLoop B12-P
Model: B12-P
Size: 120x120x25mm
Number of blades: 7
Weight: 123g
Rated Voltage: 12 V
Start Voltage: 6.0 V
Input Power: 1.20 Watt
Input Current: 0.10 Amp.
Rated Speed (12V): 700-2000 U/min./RPM
Static Pressure (12V): < 2,240 mmH2O
Air Flow: < 132.4 m3/h or 77.9 CFM
Acoustic Pressure (100cm): < 28.4 dB/A
Loudness (100cm): < 1,240 Sone N
Lifetime MTBF 25 °C/ 77°F: 120.000 Std./hours
Operating Temperature: -10°C – +65°C
Connector: 4-Pin Molex (PWM)
Features
– 100% developed in Germany
– TÜV-certified sound level specifications = real data
– Received the international if-Award 2013
– Extremely low-noise bionic loop rotor
– Bionic deep sound fan frame
– Position-invariant magnetic bearing NB-NanoSLI® 2NEW!
– Silent NB-EKA P2 Drive NEW!
– Bayer® Makrolon® rotor with anti-dust technology
– Weighted reinforced fibreglass PBT frame
– NB cable management with two pluggable connection cables
– Perfect results for PC casing, CPU cooling systems and radiator( higher cooling power at same revolution ratel)
Name: NoiseBlocker BlackSilent Pro PK-PS
Model: Pro PK-PS
Size: 140x140x25mm
Number of blades: 7
Weight: 130g
Rated Voltage: 12V
Start Voltage: 5V
Input Power: 1.44 Watt
Voltage range: 4.5-13,8
Rated Speed (12V): 400-1500 U/min./RPM
Static Pressure (12V): 1,320 mmH2O
Air Flow: 71.2 CFM / 32-121 m3/h
Acoustic Pressure (100cm): < 29,2 dB/A
Loudness (100cm): 1,436 Sone N
Lifetime MTBF 40 °C / 104°F: 180.000 hours
Operating Temperature: -10° ~ +65°
Connector: 4-Pin Molex (PWM)
Features
– Developed in Germany
– Position-invariant magnetic bearing NB-NanoSLI® 2NEW!
– Silent NB-EKA P2 Drive NEW!
– Bayer® Makrolon® rotor with anti-dust technology
– Weighted reinforced fibreglass PBT frame
– NB cable management
– Pluggable 20 + 50 cm connecting cables with high-quality textile sheath
– Screw set for vibration-free assembly and silicone sealing frame
Visual inspection
eLoop B12-P
The design of the eLoop B-12P model is unique due to its 6-blade design, the blades are joined together forming a ring. The blades of the fan are made out of white plastic, due to its structure the whole unit is solid.
The frame of the fan is black with white accents, also the structure of the frame is solid having no flex at all.
The back side of the fan uses 4 plastic beams to hold in place the blades & rotor of the fan.
The corners of the fans are rubberized for a more effective attenuation of possible vibrations.
The fan uses a 4 Pin Molex connector with PWM function. The connector is located very close to the frame of the fan for a better wire management.
BlackSilent Pro PK-PS
The design of the BlackSilent Pro PK-PS model is minimalistic; the fan uses 7 glossy dark brown blades.
The frame of the fan is black and very sturdy having no flex.
The back side of the fan is simple; the fan uses 4 plastic beams to hold the motor & blades in place.
The fan is powered using a 4-Pin Molex (PWM) connector. The connector is located very close to the frame of the fan for a better wire management.
Testing
The eLoop B12-P fan has been tested using a 240mm CPU liquid cooler: the SilverStone TD02 at maximum RPM.
The BlackSilent Pro PK-PS fan has been tested using a 280mm CPU liquid cooler: the NZXT Kraken X61 at maximum RPM.
The following system was used to test the fans:
Processor: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.9 GHz and overclocked to 4.5 GHz
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 9 ACK
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical @ 2133MHz
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 660 OC Gaming
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB
HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB
PSU: Seasonic M12II-520 EVO Edition Bronze 520W
CPU: Cooler: SilverStone Tundra TD02/NZXT Kraken X61
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe White
Display: AOC i2769VM
Thermal compound: Arctic Cooling MX-4
CPU Temp. – 140mm fans
CPU Temp. – 120mm fans
The noise level was measured at two RPMs and at three different distances from the fans (10cm, 20cm, 30cm.) the noise was measured with a margin of error of ± 5 db.
Final thoughts
The eLoop B12-P model stands out due to its exceptional acoustic performance at 2000+ RPM. The 6 joined blades give the fan a unique look, its performance is also very good having no vibrations while having a good airflow.
The bionic eLoop fans are ideal to use with a radiator or a heatsink due to their high static pressure and excellent airflow, all this at a low noise level.
The BlackSilent Pro PK-PS models offers exceptional performance with a minimalistic design. Like the eLoop series, the fans from the BlackSilentPro line are ideal to use on either a radiator or heatsink. Another feature of these fans is the rich accessory bundle, offering two cables with different lengths and a rubber frame to dampen any vibrations.
