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Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on airflow: Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB at 48 CFM, Thermalright TL-B12 at 69 CFM, 30% in favour of Thermalright TL-B12. Static Pressure splits them by another 27%, again favouring Thermalright TL-B12. They match on fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermalright |
| Model | BioniX P120 A-RGB | TL-B12 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | ARGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 2.1 mmH2O-27% | 2.87 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 2300 RPM | 2150 RPM-7% |
| Airflow | 48 CFM-30% | 69 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | Proprietary | 4-Pin PWM |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Value non-RGB |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/BioniX-P120-A-RGB/ACFAN00146A | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB | Thermalright TL-B12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright TL-B12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.