Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

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

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
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
Bearing typeDiffers	Dual ball bearing	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	0.96 W	1.56 W
Starting voltageKnown for one	3.9 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated currentDiffers	0.08 A	0.13 A
Weight & dimensions6 differ
HeightDiffers	25 mm	27 mm
WeightDiffers	145 g	140 g
Package widthDiffers	123 mm	130 mm
Package depthDiffers	123 mm	125 mm
Package heightDiffers	27 mm	34 mm
Package weightDiffers	176 g	175 g
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 x 105 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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