Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC F12 PWM vs ARCTIC Fan 8L

12specifications compared
8differ
4identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Fan diameter
- F12 PWM:12 cm
- Fan 8L:8 cm
Rotational speed (max)
- F12 PWM:1350 RPM
- Fan 8L:1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)
- F12 PWM:24.5 dB
- Fan 8L:16 dB
Maximum airflow
- F12 PWM:53 cfm
- Fan 8L:18 cfm
Product colour
- F12 PWM:Black, White
- Fan 8L:Black
Width
- F12 PWM:120 mm
- Fan 8L:80 mm
Depth
- F12 PWM:120 mm
- Fan 8L:80 mm
Height
- F12 PWM:25 mm
- Fan 8L:38.5 mm

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Comparison of F12 PWM, Fan 8L
31 specifications	A ARCTIC F12 PWM View product	B ARCTIC Fan 8L View product
Performance4 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameterDiffers	12 cm	8 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)Known for one	600 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1350 RPM	1500 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Differs	24.5 dB	16 dB
Noise levelKnown for one	0.3 sone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum airflowDiffers	53 cfm	18 cfm
AirflowKnown for one	90.1 m³/h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bearing typeKnown for one	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Fan connectorKnown for one	4-pin	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
VoltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Starting voltageKnown for one	6 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentKnown for one	0.24 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	80 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	38.5 mm
WeightKnown for one	105 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one	0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	123 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	137 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screws includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of screwsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source

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