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Arctic F12 PWM vs Arctic P14 PWM PST: Comparison
Arctic F12 PWM and Arctic P14 PWM PST separate most on static pressure: Arctic F12 PWM at 1.0 mmH2O, Arctic P14 PWM PST at 2.4 mmH2O, 58% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Airflow splits them by another 27%, again favouring Arctic P14 PWM PST. They match on 13 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic |
| Model | F12 PWM | P14 PWM PST |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.0 mmH2O-58% | 2.4 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM-21% | 1700 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.5 dBA | 22.5 |
| Airflow | 53.0 CFM-27% | 72.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 230 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Zero RPM Capable | Yes | No |
| Max Power Draw | 1.44 W | 1.44 W |
| Start Voltage | 6.0 V | 3.9 V |
| PWM Duty Floor | 5 percent | 5 percent |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| Daisy Chain Support | No | Yes |
| Ecosystem | None | Arctic PST |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 105 g | 194 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Positioning | Budget | Budget |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM/ACFAN00203A | https://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/ |
Verdict
Arctic F12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.
Arctic P14 PWM PST
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.