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Arctic P8 Max vs Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB: Comparison
Arctic P8 Max and Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB separate most on static pressure: Arctic P8 Max at 5.3 mmH2O, Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB at 1.4 mmH2O, 74% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Max Speed splits them by another 70%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max. They match on fan thickness and min speed.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermaltake |
| Model | P8 Max | Riing Quad 12 RGB |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Hydraulic |
| Lighting | No RGB | RGB |
| Fan Thickness | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Static Pressure | 5.3 mmH2O | 1.4 mmH2O-74% |
| Max Speed | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM-70% |
| Noise Level | 33.2 dBA+8 dBA | 25.2 dBA |
| Airflow | 40 CFM-2% | 40.9 CFM |
| Min Speed | 500 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Rated Life | 500000 hours | 40000 hours |
| Start Voltage | 3.2 V | 9 V |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | Proprietary |
| Lighting Connector | None | Proprietary |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Weight | 84 g | 189 g |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286A | https://www.thermaltake.com/riing-quad-12-rgb-radiator-fan-tt-premium-edition-single-pack-white.html |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic P8 Max | Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| Thermaltake | View on Thermaltake |
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.
Thermaltake Riing Quad 12 RGB
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable RGB case fan best bought as part of a full TT RGB Plus ecosystem rather than standalone.