Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM separate most on airflow: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 48 CFM, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM at 60.09 CFM, 20% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 13%, this time favouring Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Noctua |
| Model | BioniX P120 A-RGB | NF-A12x25 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH2O-10% | 2.34 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM-13% |
| Airflow | 48 CFM-20% | 60.09 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 460 RPM |
| Max Power Draw | 1.56 W | 1.68 W |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | Proprietary | None |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Lighting Type | ARGB 5V | None |
| Colorway | Black | Brown And Beige |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://noctua.at/en/nf-a12x25-pwm/specification |
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.
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The reference benchmark for 120mm fans — best-tested all-around performance and quietest in its class, with class-leading bearing longevity.