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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan: Comparison

What is the difference between Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan?

Start with airflow, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB 48 CFM against Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan 62.0 CFM, 23% in favour of Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan. Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan also leads on static pressure, 2.1 mmH2O on the Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB versus 2.4 mmH2O on the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan. There is a split on bearing type as well, Fluid Dynamic on the Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB versus Loop Dynamic on the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan. Max speed runs the same way, 2300 RPM on the Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB versus 2000 RPM on the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan, another win for Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. There is a split on positioning as well, Mainstream on the Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB versus Premium on the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan.

Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan: which one fits your build

The Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB is the one to take for budget ARGB builds needing real static pressure and filtered intake or light radiator duty, though it is not the pick for maximum LED density/lighting showcases and extreme-restriction radiators. Buy the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan for Cooler Master MobiusLink ecosystem builds and high-airflow ARGB case fans, though it is not built for Non-MobiusLink hub systems and silent builds. Our rating of the Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB (8/10): budget-friendly ARGB that doesn't sacrifice Arctic's static-pressure performance to get there. Our rating of the Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (8/10): A strong-performing daisy-chain ARGB fan, best justified once you're building a full MobiusLink loop.

What Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan have in common

Everything else lines up. Fan size, lighting and pwm control read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Fan Size

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    120 mm
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    120 mm
  • Brand

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    Arctic
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    Cooler Master
  • Model

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    BioniX P120 A-RGB
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    MobiusLink 120
  • Bearing Type

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    Fluid Dynamic
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    Loop Dynamic
  • Lighting

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    ARGB
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    ARGB
  • Static Pressure

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    2.1 mmH2O-12%
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    2.4 mmH2OBest
  • Max Speed

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    2300 RPMBest
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    2000 RPM-13%
  • Airflow

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    48 CFM-23%
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    62.0 CFMBest
  • PWM Control

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    Yes
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    Yes
  • Positioning

    Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB
    Mainstream
    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    Premium

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB if you want the higher max speed (2300 RPM vs 2000 RPM).

    Choose Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan if you want the higher static pressure (2.4 mmH2O vs 2.1 mmH2O) and the higher airflow (62.0 CFM vs 48 CFM).

    Price comparison

    RetailerArctic BioniX P120 A-RGBCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
    NeweggView on Newegg
    Cooler Master StoreView on Cooler Master Store

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    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.

    Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A strong-performing daisy-chain ARGB fan, best justified once you're building a full MobiusLink loop.

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