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Arctic P8 Max vs DeepCool CF120: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and DeepCool CF120 separate most on max speed: Arctic P8 Max at 5000 RPM, DeepCool CF120 at 1500 RPM, 70% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 69%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and min speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | DeepCool |
| Model | P8 Max | CF120 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 1.63 mmH2O-69% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM-70% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+6.2 dBA | 27 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-29% | 56.5 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Min Speed | 500 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Lighting Connector | None | 3-Pin 5V ARGB |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Colorway | Black | Black |
| Weight | 84 g | 159 g |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-RGB-PWM-Fan-Single/2021/11469.shtml |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | DeepCool CF120 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| DeepCool | View on DeepCool |
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.
DeepCool CF120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, quiet entry-level ARGB fan, upgrade to the CF120 PLUS if you want more visual presence.