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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Noctua NF-A9 PWM: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Noctua NF-A9 PWM separate most on max speed: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 2300 RPM, Noctua NF-A9 PWM at 2000 RPM, 13% in favour of Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 8%, this time favouring Noctua NF-A9 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, pwm control and min speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 92 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Noctua |
| Model | BioniX P120 A-RGB | NF-A9 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH2O-8% | 2.28 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM-13% |
| Airflow | 48 CFM | 46.44 CFM-3% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Max Power Draw | 1.56 W | 1.2 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 | 95 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Premium |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://cdn.noctua.at/media/noctua_nf_a9_pwm_infosheet_en_web.pdf |
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-A9 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.