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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Deepcool CF120 PLUS: Comparison
Arctic P12 PWM PST and Deepcool CF120 PLUS separate most on airflow: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 56.3 CFM, Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 52.5 CFM, 7% in favour of Arctic P12 PWM PST. Static Pressure splits them by another 5%, again favouring Arctic P12 PWM PST. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, max speed and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Deepcool |
| Model | P12 PWM PST | CF120 PLUS |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26.5 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O | 2.08 mmH2O-5% |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM | 52.5 CFM-7% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120A | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtml |
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.
Deepcool CF120 PLUS
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.