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Arctic P12 Max vs Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo: Comparison

Arctic P12 Max and Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo separate most on warranty: Arctic P12 Max at 6 years, Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 63%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P12 Max (120mm / 3,300 RPM / 81 CFM / 4.35mmH2O / Fluid Dynamic Bearing)
Arctic P12 Max
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo (120mm/51.9 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2050 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandArcticCooler Master
ModelP12 MaxMasterFan MF120 Halo
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.35 mmH2O1.6 mmH2O-63%
Max Speed3300 RPM1800 RPM-45%
Airflow81.04 CFM47.2 CFM-42%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM650 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Cable Length400 mm450 mm
Warranty6 years2 years-67%
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280Ahttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/

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.

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The pick within Cooler Master's lineup when dual-ring lighting matters more than raw airflow.

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