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Arctic P12 Max vs be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed separate most on max speed: Arctic P12 Max at 3300 RPM, be quiet! Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed at 2500 RPM, 24% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Warranty splits them by another 17%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. 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 | P12 Max | Silent Wings 4 120mm PWM High-Speed |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 3.96 mmH2O-9% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM-24% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM | 76.7 CFM-5% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| 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/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3701 |
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! 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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