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Arctic P12 Max vs Deepcool CF120 PLUS: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and Deepcool CF120 PLUS separate most on static pressure: Arctic P12 Max at 4.35 mmH2O, Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 2.08 mmH2O, 52% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 45%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Deepcool |
| Model | P12 Max | CF120 PLUS |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26.5 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 2.08 mmH2O-52% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM-45% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM | 52.5 CFM-35% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtml |
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.
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.