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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Enermax SquA RGB: Comparison

Arctic P12 PWM PST and Enermax SquA RGB separate most on airflow: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 56.3 CFM, Enermax SquA RGB at 68.27 CFM, 18% in favour of Enermax SquA RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, this time favouring Arctic P12 PWM PST. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P12 PWM PST (120mm/56.3 CFM/2.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.5 dBA Max/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM PST Daisy-Chain/6-Year Warranty/~$7-8 per Fan in 5-Pack)
Arctic P12 PWM PST
Enermax SquA RGB (120mm/74.9 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/Twister Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Enermax SquA RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandArcticEnermax
ModelP12 PWM PSTSquA RGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicTwister
LightingNoneRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm26 mm
Static Pressure2.2 mmH2O1.9 mmH2O-14%
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Airflow56.3 CFM-18%68.27 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed200 RPM300 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingNoYes
Lighting TypeNoneARGB 5V
Weight145 g250 g
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120Ahttps://www.enermax.com/en/products/squa-rgb-120mm-pwm-fan--single-pack

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P12 PWM PSTEnermax SquA RGB
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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.

Enermax SquA RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A quiet, high-airflow RGB fan that punches above its price point for general case use.

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