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Arctic P8 Max vs Thermalright TL-B12: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and Thermalright TL-B12 separate most on max speed: Arctic P8 Max at 5000 RPM, Thermalright TL-B12 at 2150 RPM, 57% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 46%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on 4 other specifications, including bearing type, lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermalright |
| Model | P8 Max | TL-B12 |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| Lighting | No RGB | No RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25.6 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 2.87 mmH2O-46% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM-57% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+5.1 dBA | 28.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-42% | 69 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| Weight | 84 g | 205 g |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-b12/ |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | Thermalright TL-B12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Thermalright TL-B12
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent value for a non-RGB static-pressure fan, undercutting pricier options with little real performance loss.