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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs NZXT F120 RGB Core: Comparison

Arctic P12 PWM PST and NZXT F120 RGB Core differ on lighting: Arctic P12 PWM PST at None, NZXT F120 RGB Core at RGB.

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
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120 RGB Core
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandArcticNZXT
ModelP12 PWM PSTF120 RGB Core
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNoneRGB
Static Pressure2.2 mmH2O1.5-32%
Max Speed1800 RPM1800
Airflow56.3 CFM50.2-11%
PWM ControlYestrue

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.

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest way to add matching RGB to an NZXT-ecosystem build on a budget.

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