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Arctic P8 Max vs Deepcool CF120 PLUS: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and Deepcool CF120 PLUS separate most on max speed: Arctic P8 Max at 5000 RPM, Deepcool CF120 PLUS at 1800 RPM, 64% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 61%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on pwm control, min speed and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Deepcool |
| Model | P8 Max | CF120 PLUS |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydro |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 26.5 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 2.08 mmH2O-61% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM-64% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+4.4 dBA | 28.8 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-24% | 52.5 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 |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/fans/CF120-PLUS-RGB-PWM-Fan/2021/143.shtml |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | Deepcool CF120 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 PLUS
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A cheap way to add matching ARGB lighting across a case; not a performance pick.