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Arctic P12 Max vs be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM separate most on static pressure: Arctic P12 Max at 4.35 mmH2O, be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM at 0.82 mmH2O, 81% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 67%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | P12 Max | Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Rifle |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 0.82 mmH2O-81% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 1100 RPM-67% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM | 38.5 CFM-52% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 500 mm |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1626 |
Verdict
Arctic P12 Max
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The highest static pressure in our case fan lineup at a budget price, ideal for radiators and dense heatsinks.
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-tier be quiet!