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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Arctic P14 PWM PST: Comparison
Arctic P12 PWM PST and Arctic P14 PWM PST separate most on airflow: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 56.3 CFM, Arctic P14 PWM PST at 72.8 CFM, 23% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Static Pressure splits them by another 8%, again favouring Arctic P14 PWM PST. They match on 11 other specifications, including bearing type, pwm control and min speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic |
| Model | P12 PWM PST | P14 PWM PST |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | None | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O-8% | 2.4 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM-6% |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-23% | 72.8 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 200 RPM |
| Zero RPM Capable | Yes | No |
| Start Voltage | 3.9 V | 3.9 V |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Daisy Chain Support | Yes | Yes |
| Ecosystem | Arctic PST | Arctic PST |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 194 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120A | https://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/ |
Verdict
Arctic P12 PWM PST
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The smartest cheapest meaningful upgrade available — roughly 80% of premium performance at under one-third of the price, with matching warranty.
Arctic P14 PWM PST
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.