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Arctic P12 Max vs NZXT F140 RGB Core: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and NZXT F140 RGB Core separate most on warranty: Arctic P12 Max at 6 years, NZXT F140 RGB Core at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 55%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on bearing type, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | NZXT |
| Model | P12 Max | F140 RGB Core |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 3.22 mmH2O-26% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM-55% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM-11% | 90.79 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Warranty | 6 years | 2 years-67% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://nzxt.com/products/f140-core-rgb |
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.
NZXT F140 RGB Core
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A simple, case-matching budget 140mm fan for NZXT builds that don't need RGB.