Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P12 PWM PST CO vs ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised

33specifications compared
14differ
19identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Rotational speed (max)
- P12 PWM PST CO:1800 RPM
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:2100 RPM
Noise level
- P12 PWM PST CO:0.3 sone
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:0.45 sone
Maximum airflow
- P12 PWM PST CO:56.3 cfm
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:67.56 cfm
Airflow
- P12 PWM PST CO:95.65 m³/h
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:114.79 m³/h
Bearing type
- P12 PWM PST CO:Dual ball bearing
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Product colour
- P12 PWM PST CO:Black
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:Black, Red
Power consumption (typical)
- P12 PWM PST CO:0.96 W
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:1.56 W
Rated current
- P12 PWM PST CO:0.08 A
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:0.13 A

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Comparison of P12 PWM PST CO, P120
38 specifications	A ARCTIC P12 PWM PST CO View product	B ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised Model P120 View product
Performance5 differ
Suitable location	Computer case	Computer case
Type	Fan	Fan
Fan diameter	12 cm	12 cm
Supported processor sockets	Not supported	Not supported
Compatible processor series	Not supported	Not supported
Rotational speed (min)	200 RPM	200 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1800 RPM	2100 RPM
Noise level (high speed)Known for one	24.5 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers	0.3 sone	0.45 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	56.3 cfm	67.56 cfm
AirflowDiffers	95.65 m³/h	114.79 m³/h
Maximum air pressureKnown for one	2.2 mmH2O	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) support	Yes	Yes
Bearing typeDiffers	Dual ball bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan blades	5	5
Fan connector	4-pin + 4-pin	4-pin + 4-pin
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	0.96 W	1.56 W
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Starting voltageKnown for one	3.9 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers	0.08 A	0.13 A
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Width	120 mm	120 mm
Depth	120 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	27 mm
WeightDiffers	145 g	140 g
Cable length	0.4 m	0.4 m
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	130 mm
Package depthDiffers	123 mm	125 mm
Package heightDiffers	27 mm	34 mm
Package weightDiffers	176 g	175 g
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 x 105 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080	84733080
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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