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Arctic P8 Max vs Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB: Comparison

Arctic P8 Max and Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB separate most on max speed: Arctic P8 Max at 5000 RPM, Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB at 1200 RPM, 76% in favour of Arctic P8 Max. Static Pressure splits them by another 74%, again favouring Arctic P8 Max.

Arctic P8 Max (80mm/34.6 CFM/4.3 mmH2O Static Pressure/4200 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ArcticArctic P8 Max
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
XigmatekXigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB

Specs

Specification
Arctic P8 Max (80mm/34.6 CFM/4.3 mmH2O Static Pressure/4200 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Arctic P8 Max
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB (120mm/50.4 CFM/1.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/23.7 dBA/Hydraulic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
Fan Size80 mm120 mm
BrandArcticXigmatek
ModelP8 MaxBX120
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicHydraulic
LightingNo RGBARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure5.3 mmH2O1.4 mmH2O-74%
Max Speed5000 RPM1200 RPM-76%
Noise Level33.2 dBA+9.5 dBA23.7 dBA
Airflow40 CFM-21%50.4 CFM
Min Speed500 RPM600 RPM
Rated Life500000 hours30000 hours
RGB LightingNoYes
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P8-Max/ACFAN00286Ahttps://www.globalbrand.com.bd/xigmatek-galaxy-iii-essential-arctic-en46461-cpu-fans

Price comparison

RetailerArctic P8 MaxXigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB
AmazonView on Amazon
NeweggView on Newegg
XigmatekView on Xigmatek
StarTech.com.bdView on StarTech.com.bd

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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.

Xigmatek Galaxy III BX120 Arctic ARGB

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A serviceable budget ARGB fan kit with a genuinely low noise profile, best bought for the bundled hub and remote rather than as a single premium upgrade.

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