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Arctic P12 Max vs NZXT F140Q Quiet: Comparison

Arctic P12 Max and NZXT F140Q Quiet separate most on warranty: Arctic P12 Max at 6 years, NZXT F140Q Quiet at 2 years, 67% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 59%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, fan thickness and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P12 Max (120mm / 3,300 RPM / 81 CFM / 4.35mmH2O / Fluid Dynamic Bearing)
Arctic P12 Max
NZXT F140Q Quiet (140mm/58.4 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/20.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F140Q Quiet
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandArcticNZXT
ModelP12 MaxF140Q
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure4.35 mmH2O1.77 mmH2O-59%
Max Speed3300 RPM1500 RPM-55%
Airflow81.04 CFM-21%102.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM500 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Cable Length400 mm600 mm
Warranty6 years2 years-67%
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280Ahttps://nzxt.com/products/f140q

Price comparison

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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 F140Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A dependable quiet 140mm fan for NZXT case owners prioritizing low noise over lighting or raw airflow.

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