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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap separate most on airflow: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 48 CFM, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at 60.09 CFM, 20% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap. Max Speed splits them by another 13%, this time favouring Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. They match on 5 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 chromax.black.swap |
| 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 |
| 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 | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB | Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
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.
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
9 / 10 Expert Rating
Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.
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