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Arctic P12 Max vs Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12: Comparison
Arctic P12 Max and Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 separate most on static pressure: Arctic P12 Max at 4.35 mmH2O, Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 at 2.41 mmH2O, 45% in favour of Arctic P12 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 39%, again favouring Arctic P12 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermaltake |
| Model | P12 Max | TOUGHFAN 12 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.35 mmH2O | 2.41 mmH2O-45% |
| Max Speed | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM-39% |
| Airflow | 81.04 CFM | 58.35 CFM-28% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Start Voltage | 3.9 V | 9 V |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-Max/ACFAN00280A | https://www.thermaltake.com/toughfan-12-high-static-pressure-fan-single-pack.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P12 Max | Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.
Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the better plain-black high-pressure radiator fans, built tough for AIO and custom-loop use.