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Arctic P14 Max vs Corsair AF120 Slim: Comparison

Arctic P14 Max and Corsair AF120 Slim separate most on static pressure: Arctic P14 Max at 4.18 mmH2O, Corsair AF120 Slim at 1.9 mmH2O, 55% in favour of Arctic P14 Max. Airflow splits them by another 41%, again favouring Arctic P14 Max. They match on bearing type and pwm control.

Specs

Specification
Arctic P14 Max (140mm/105.9 CFM/3.15 mmH2O Static Pressure/3300 RPM Max/35 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic P14 Max
Corsair AF120 Slim (120x15mm Slim Profile/56.3 CFM/2000 RPM Max/5-25.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/PWM)
Corsair AF120 Slim
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandArcticCorsair
ModelP14 MaxAF120 Slim
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingNo RGBNone
Fan Thickness27 mm15 mm
Static Pressure4.18 mmH2O1.9 mmH2O-55%
Max Speed2800 RPM2000 RPM-29%
Airflow95 CFM56.3 CFM-41%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed400 RPM600 RPM
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/us/P14-Max-Black/ACFAN00287Ahttps://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050144-ww/af120-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-co-9050144-ww

Price comparison

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Verdict

Arctic P14 Max

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Genuinely excellent cooling capacity for the size, but too loud at full speed for most home builds.

Corsair AF120 Slim

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A clearance-solving slim 120mm fan that keeps most of the airflow a standard-depth fan would give you.

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