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Arctic F12 PWM vs be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed: Comparison
Arctic F12 PWM and be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed separate most on static pressure: Arctic F12 PWM at 1.0 mmH2O, be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed at 3.96 mmH2O, 75% in favour of be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed. Max Speed splits them by another 46%, again favouring be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | F12 PWM | Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 1.0 mmH2O-75% | 3.96 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1350 RPM-46% | 2500 RPM |
| Noise Level | 22.5 dBA | 31.2 dBA+8.7 dBA |
| Airflow | 53.0 CFM-31% | 76.7 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Max Power Draw | 1.44 W | 2.4 W |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 500 mm |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/F12-PWM/ACFAN00203A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3701 |
Verdict
Arctic F12 PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The no-frills budget fan pick when a build just needs more quiet case airflow.
be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed
8 / 10 Expert Rating
More airflow than the quiet-first competition, with a bearing rating built for a decade of running.
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