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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Arctic F12 PWM: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Arctic F12 PWM separate most on static pressure: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 2.1 mmH2O, Arctic F12 PWM at 1.0 mmH2O, 52% in favour of Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 41%, again favouring Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic |
| Model | BioniX P120 A-RGB | F12 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH2O | 1.0 mmH2O-52% |
| Max Speed | 2300 RPM | 1350 RPM-41% |
| Airflow | 48 CFM-9% | 53.0 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 230 RPM |
| Max Power Draw | 1.56 W | 1.44 W |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | Proprietary | None |
| Daisy Chain Support | Yes | No |
| Ecosystem | Arctic PST | None |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Lighting Type | ARGB 5V | None |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 105 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM/ACFAN00203A |
Verdict
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Budget-friendly ARGB that doesn't sacrifice Arctic's static-pressure performance to get there.
Arctic F12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.