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Arctic P8 Max vs be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM separate most on airflow: Arctic P8 Max at 40 CFM, be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM at 83.9 CFM, 52% in favour of be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM. Max Speed splits them by another 40%, this time favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 9 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and fan thickness.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | be quiet! |
| Model | P8 Max | Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O0% | 5.31 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM-40% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA | 36.9 dBA+3.7 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-52% | 83.9 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 500000 hours | 300000 hours |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | None |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Lighting Type | None | None |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Cable Length | 400 mm | 500 mm |
| Weight | 84 g | 227 g |
| Warranty | 6 years | 5 years-17% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/3705 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | View on Newegg |
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Verdict
Arctic P8 Max
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful fan for cramped SFF builds, but only worth the noise penalty when nothing larger fits.
be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm PWM
9 / 10 Expert Rating
be quiet!'s best radiator fan, closing most of the gap to Noctua's A12x25 at a friendlier price.