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Arctic P14 PWM PST vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison

Arctic P14 PWM PST and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM separate most on airflow: Arctic P14 PWM PST at 72.8 CFM, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 56 CFM, 23% in favour of Arctic P14 PWM PST. Max Speed splits them by another 15%, this time favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including pack quantity, pwm control and connector type.

Arctic P14 PWM PST (140mm/68.8 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic P14 PWM PST
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

Specs

Specification
Arctic P14 PWM PST (140mm/68.8 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/22.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic P14 PWM PST
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
Fan Size140 mm120 mm
BrandArcticFractal Design
ModelP14 PWM PSTAspect 12 RGB PWM
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
LightingNo RGBRGB
Fan Thickness27 mm25 mm
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O2.34 mmH2O-3%
Pack Quantity11
Max Speed1700 RPM-15%2000 RPM
Noise Level22.533.2 dBA+10.7 dBA
Airflow72.8 CFM56 CFM-23%
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed200 RPM500 RPM
Max Power Draw1.44 W1.68 W
Start Voltage3.9 V7 V
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Daisy Chain SupportYesYes
RGB LightingNoYes
ColorwayBlackBlack
Cable Length400 mm500 mm
Weight194 g135 g
PositioningBudgetMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P14-PWM-PST/ACFAN00125A/https://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566

Verdict

Arctic P14 PWM PST

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The budget-friendly way to add PST-daisy-chained 140mm static pressure to a build.

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.

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