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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Corsair AF120 Slim: Comparison
Arctic P12 PWM PST and Corsair AF120 Slim separate most on static pressure: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 2.2 mmH2O, Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, 14% in favour of Arctic P12 PWM PST. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Corsair AF120 Slim. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Model | P12 PWM PST | AF120 Slim |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | None | None |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 15 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O | 1.9 mmH2O-14% |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM | 56.3 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 600 RPM |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120A | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-ww |
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.
Corsair AF120 Slim
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.