Product comparison · 2 computer cooling systems

ARCTIC P12 Silent vs ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised

30specifications compared
14differ
16identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

The ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised has 1,050 RPM more rotational speed (max) than the ARCTIC P12 Silent (2100 RPM vs 1050 RPM). The ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised has 0.37 sone more noise level than the ARCTIC P12 Silent (0.45 sone vs 0.08 sone). The ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised has 43.46 cfm more maximum airflow than the ARCTIC P12 Silent (67.56 cfm vs 24.1 cfm). Product colour: Black on the ARCTIC P12 Silent, Black, Red on the ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised. Fan connector: 3-pin on the ARCTIC P12 Silent, 4-pin + 4-pin on the ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised.

Rotational speed (max)
- P12 Silent:1050 RPM
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:2100 RPM
Noise level
- P12 Silent:0.08 sone
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:0.45 sone
Maximum airflow
- P12 Silent:24.1 cfm
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:67.56 cfm
Airflow
- P12 Silent:40.95 m³/h
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:114.79 m³/h
Product colour
- P12 Silent:Black
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:Black, Red
Fan connector
- P12 Silent:3-pin
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:4-pin + 4-pin
Rated current
- P12 Silent:0.09 A
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:0.13 A
Depth
- P12 Silent:25 mm
- BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised:120 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of P12 Silent, P120
38 specifications	A ARCTIC P12 Silent View product	B ARCTIC BioniX P120 (Red) – Pressure-optimised Model P120 View product
Performance4 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 RPM
Rotational speed (max)Differs	1050 RPM	2100 RPM
Noise levelDiffers	0.08 sone	0.45 sone
Maximum airflowDiffers	24.1 cfm	67.56 cfm
AirflowDiffers	40.95 m³/h	114.79 m³/h
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bearing type	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)	Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Number of fans	1 fan(s)	1 fan(s)
Number of fan blades	5	5
Fan connectorDiffers	3-pin	4-pin + 4-pin
Illumination LEDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.56 W
Voltage	12 V	12 V
Rated currentDiffers	0.09 A	0.13 A
Starting voltageKnown for one	4.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width	120 mm	120 mm
DepthDiffers	25 mm	120 mm
HeightDiffers	120 mm	27 mm
WeightDiffers	139 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	170 g	175 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Package type	Box	Box
Screws included	Yes	Yes
Number of screws	4	4
Other featuresidentical
Mounting hole pattern (W x D)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 x 105 mm
Country of origin	China	China
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code	84733080	84733080

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More computer cooling system comparisons

All computer cooling system comparisons