- Review -

30.06.2023 APHNetworks.com

After my inspection and testing of the Noctua NA-FH1, my conclusion is mundane. From an external view, there are no real surprises here for a product from a renowned name like Noctua. Everything is packaged well and explained very clearly. The physical unit is designed well with a flat profile and a solid feel. The crucial components are protected in a plastic backing that has magnets for easy mounting in your computer. The hub can power all types of PWM fans with more than sufficient wattage to control eight at a time. As such, the hub does what it says it can do. On the other hand, the internal components of the NA-FH1 make things a bit more interesting. This includes status lights for quick debugging if anything goes wrong, such as power or fan failure. There is also protection circuitry to ensure fans are provided a solid PWM signal while preventing damage from overcurrent or short circuit. One might call the NA-FH1 over-engineered, but it does open the possibility for use outside of a computer case. In the end, the fan hub works well and operates as you might expect while guarding you from any mishaps. At the time of the review, the Noctua NA-FH1 retails for $35, which is not exactly pocket change. However, when you consider all the protection that has been implemented alone, I do not think this is too wild of an asking price either.

"If you are looking for a well-built and protected option to power all of your cooling fans, then the Noctua NA-FH1 is a very solid choice." (Aaron Lai, APHNetworks.com)