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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 | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Model | P14 Max | AF120 Slim |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | None |
| Fan Thickness | 27 mm | 15 mm |
| Static Pressure | 4.18 mmH2O | 1.9 mmH2O-55% |
| Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM-29% |
| Airflow | 95 CFM | 56.3 CFM-41% |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 400 RPM | 600 RPM |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/P14-Max-Black/ACFAN00287A | https://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
| Retailer | Arctic P14 Max | Corsair AF120 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.




