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Arctic P8 Max vs Corsair AF120 Slim RGB: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and Corsair AF120 Slim RGB separate most on static pressure: Arctic P8 Max at 5.3 mmH2O, Corsair AF120 Slim RGB at 1.9 mmH2O, 64% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 60%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Model | P8 Max | AF120 RGB SLIM |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 15 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 1.9 mmH2O-64% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM-60% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+5.7 dBA | 27.5 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-29% | 56.3 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 500 RPM | 600 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 6 years | 3 years-50% |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050162-ww/icue-af120-rgb-slim-120mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-black-single-pack-co-9050162-ww |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | Corsair AF120 Slim RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |
| Newegg | View on 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 P8 Max
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful fan for cramped SFF builds, but only worth the noise penalty when nothing larger fits.
Corsair AF120 Slim RGB
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but well-executed pick for SFF cases that physically can't fit a standard-depth fan.