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Arctic P12 Max vs Corsair QL120 RGB: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and Corsair QL120 RGB separate most on warranty: Arctic P12 Max at 6 years, Corsair QL120 RGB at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 64%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Model | P12 Max | QL120 RGB |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 1.55 mmH2O-64% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM-55% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM | 41.8 CFM-48% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050097-ww/icue-ql120-rgb-120mm-pwm-single-fan-co-9050097-ww |
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.
Corsair QL120 RGB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Buy this for the lighting show on a case window, not for cooling performance.