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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Arctic P12 PWM PST and Noctua NF-F12 PWM separate most on max speed: Arctic P12 PWM PST at 1800 RPM, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at 1500 RPM, 17% in favour of Arctic P12 PWM PST. Static Pressure splits them by another 16%, this time favouring Noctua NF-F12 PWM. They match on 10 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and lighting.

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)
ArcticArctic P12 PWM PST
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 PWM

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
Noctua NF-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandArcticNoctua
ModelP12 PWM PSTNF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.2 mmH2O-16%2.61 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Airflow56.3 CFM54.97 CFM-2%
PWM ControlYesYes
Zero RPM CapableYesYes
Start Voltage3.9 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingNoNo
Lighting TypeNoneNone
Cable Length400 mm200 mm
Weight145 g165 g
Warranty6 years6 years
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120Ahttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-f12-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P12 PWM PSTNoctua NF-F12 PWM
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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.

Noctua NF-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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