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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO: Comparison
Arctic P12 PWM PST and ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO separate most on static pressure: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 2.2 mmH2O, ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO at 1.78 mmH2O, 19% in favour of Arctic P12 PWM PST. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring Arctic P12 PWM PST. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | ID-COOLING |
| Model | P12 PWM PST | XF-12025 ARGB TRIO |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | None | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 2.2 mmH2O | 1.78 mmH2O-19% |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Airflow | 56.3 CFM-9% | 62 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 200 RPM | 700 RPM |
| Start Voltage | 3.9 V | 7 V |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Weight | 145 g | 150 g |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120A | https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=173&name=XF-12025-ARGB-TRIO |
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.
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Three lit fans and a hub for less than two premium RGB fans, with the expected drop in refinement.