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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM separate most on airflow: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 48 CFM, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 70.75 CFM, 32% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 26%, 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-P12 redux-1700 PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH2O-26% | 2.83 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2300 RPM | 1700 RPM-26% |
| Airflow | 48 CFM-32% | 70.75 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Max Power Draw | 1.56 W | 1.08 W |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | Proprietary | None |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Lighting Type | ARGB 5V | None |
| Colorway | Black | Other |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 155 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm/specifications |
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-P12 redux-1700 PWM
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.
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