Arctic P12 Max: Five blades pushed to the limit

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | 3. 6. 202527. 11. 2025 | Ľubomír Samák

Before Arctic transitions to its new, 7-blade fan design, let’s take a closer look at the one that has characterized the company for many years. And even though the 5-blade fans of the “P” series had certain shortcomings, they demonstrated just how efficient even low-cost designs can be. In the case of high-speed models, such as the tested P12 Max, they also show how far cooling performance can be pushed.

Results: Frequency response of sound with a radiator

Measurements are conducted using TrueRTA, which captures audio data across 240 frequency bands within the 20–20,000 Hz range. To facilitate comparisons between articles, we extract and present the dominant frequency from each of three spectral bands: low (20–200 Hz), mid (201–2000 Hz), and high (2001–20,000 Hz) in standardized bar graphs.

However, for an even more detailed analysis of the sound expression, it is important to perceive the overall shape of the graph and the intensity of all frequencies/tones. If any aspects of the graphs or data tables are unclear, detailed interpretation guidelines are provided in this article.

Most fan-related acoustic activity occurs within the 70–7000 Hz range. Frequencies above 7000 Hz typically represent electromagnetic interference from the test environment, while the lowest bands below 70 Hz may also include such noise, albeit mixed with aerodynamic sound. Although we could exclude these frequency extremes, they are retained to detect and visualize potential anomalies.

Note: These tests are performed using a thinner 28 mm radiator. This thickness – along with the 22 FPI density – is typical for practical applications, including AIO liquid coolers.


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@33 dBA
	Low range		Mid range		High range
	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	20,6	-58,9	329,4	-78,3	19897,0	-90,9
Arctic S12038-4K	123,4	-77,8	621,8	-82,0	18780,2	-91,0
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	123,4	-72,9	339,0	-84,9	19330,5	-91,6
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	50,4	-79,1	369,7	-83,3	19897,0	-91,1
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	151,0	-72,2	329,4	-74,2	19330,5	-91,0
DeepCool FT12	50,4	-79,7	369,7	-83,9	19330,5	-90,8
DeepCool FT14	95,1	-78,3	369,7	-82,8	3726,5	-89,4
Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM	20,6	-77,1	380,5	-83,7	19330,5	-90,9
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	116,5	-77,9	310,9	-82,6	18780,2	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	123,4	-76,7	246,8	-82,8	19330,5	-90,7
Arctic P14 Max rev. 1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic P14 PWM PST CO rev. 3	50,4	-78,0	739,4	-85,4	19330,5	-90,8
Arctic P14 PWM PST rev. 4	73,4	-79,1	359,2	-83,9	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 (BL117)	92,4	-70,5	369,7	-82,9	19330,5	-90,7
Endorfy Stratus 140 PWM	109,9	-67,9	380,5	-83,6	19897,0	-91,1
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	134,5	-69,4	269,1	-81,1	18780,2	-90,9
Thermaltake Toughfan 14 Pro	119,9	-76,4	380,5	-83,0	18780,2	-91,0
Fractal Design Venturi HP-14 PWM	80,0	-74,8	369,7	-82,9	19330,5	-91,0
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	50,4	-78,7	369,7	-84,0	18780,2	-90,8
Noctua NF-A14 PWM	50,4	-78,5	380,5	-81,2	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	89,8	-71,7	369,7	-82,2	19330,5	-90,8
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	130,7	-74,7	369,7	-84,5	19330,5	-90,7
Phanteks PH-F120T30	116,5	-77,4	339,0	-86,0	19330,5	-90,8
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	155,4	-83,6	320,0	-82,7	19897,0	-90,9
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	50,4	-79,1	127,0	-84,3	19330,5	-90,6
Valkyrie X12	146,7	-75,2	329,4	-80,4	19330,5	-90,7
Fractal Design Silent R3 140 mm	92,4	-79,3	380,5	-85,9	19330,5	-90,5
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	50,4	-80,1	349,0	-84,5	19330,5	-90,7
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	119,9	-75,3	320,0	-81,6	19330,5	-90,9
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	130,7	-84,1	391,7	-79,8	19330,5	-90,5
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	87,2	-80,3	339,0	-84,6	19897,0	-90,8
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	95,1	-79,8	1107,9	-81,5	19330,5	-90,8
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	142,5	-70,2	369,7	-83,8	19330,5	-90,9
Enermax SquA RGB White	160,0	-79,7	339,0	-81,7	19330,5	-90,7
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM	109,9	-73,8	380,5	-83,6	18780,2	-90,9
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	109,9	-75,1	391,7	-78,5	18245,6	-91,0
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	123,4	-73,5	369,7	-82,9	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL099)	55,0	-83,4	201,6	-78,6	2416,3	-88,1
Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 PWM	73,4	-72,0	213,6	-80,6	2031,9	-89,6
Gigabyte Aorus 140 ARGB	89,8	-75,7	369,7	-81,4	18780,2	-90,6
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	138,5	-69,2	246,8	-81,2	19897,0	-90,8
Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM	47,6	-70,9	380,5	-80,0	18245,6	-91,0
DeepCool FK120	138,5	-78,7	246,8	-76,2	19330,5	-90,8
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	100,8	-78,3	339,0	-79,7	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	116,5	-77,5	339,0	-81,6	19330,5	-90,7
DeepCool FC120	130,7	-75,1	201,6	-83,3	18780,2	-90,8
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	138,5	-79,0	678,1	-75,8	19330,5	-90,6
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	151,0	-80,6	369,7	-80,7	18780,2	-90,8
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	50,4	-81,2	329,4	-77,5	19897,0	-90,9
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	138,5	-77,3	339,0	-84,3	19330,5	-90,8
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	95,1	-80,2	190,3	-85,7	4063,7	-84,7
Akasa Alucia SC12	50,4	-80,0	1522,2	-83,4	19330,5	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	155,4	-78,8	339,0	-83,5	2791,7	-89,2
Thermalright X-Silent 120	50,4	-78,3	310,9	-85,5	2416,3	-86,0
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	50,4	-78,6	293,4	-81,5	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	50,4	-79,8	213,6	-82,1	19330,5	-90,9
Gelid Zodiac	50,4	-79,5	246,8	-80,9	19330,5	-91,0
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	36,2	-72,8	1566,8	-85,2	2215,8	-86,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039)	50,4	-81,3	369,7	-82,8	19330,5	-90,8
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	59,9	-77,4	339,0	-81,5	19897,0	-91,0
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	109,9	-78,7	369,7	-85,0	19897,0	-91,1
Akasa OTTO SF12	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	47,6	-78,3	604,1	-82,9	18780,2	-90,7
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	97,9	-81,3	369,7	-84,2	19330,5	-90,8
Arctic BioniX F120	109,9	-78,7	369,7	-85,0	19897,0	-91,1
SilverStone SST-AP123	100,8	-81,6	415,0	-82,8	19897,0	-90,9
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	113,1	-79,1	329,4	-77,0	19897,0	-90,9
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	130,7	-74,0	369,7	-85,1	18780,2	-91,0
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	155,4	-80,8	310,9	-79,9	19330,5	-91,0
Asus ROG Strix XF120	95,1	-77,9	329,4	-78,9	2347,5	-90,0
Akasa Vegas X7	119,7	-79,9	339,0	-83,0	19330,5	-90,8
Reeven Coldwing 12	127,0	-78,2	339,0	-84,8	19897,0	-90,9
Reeven Kiran	127,0	-81,4	339,0	-84,4	19897,0	-90,8
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120	130,7	-77,0	339,0	-84,9	18780,2	-90,9
SilverStone SST-AP121	50,4	-79,9	329,4	-81,4	19330,5	-90,9
SilverStone SST-FQ121	80,0	-81,8	329,4	-83,1	18780,2	-91,0
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	36,2	-66,0	783,4	-80,6	19897,9	-90,9


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@39 dBA
	Low range		Mid range		High range
	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	20,6	-62,0	369,7	-79,5	19897,0	-90,9
Arctic S12038-4K	95,1	-66,5	380,5	-75,4	18780,2	-91,2
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	123,4	-59,7	369,7	-73,3	19897,0	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	130,7	-73,7	369,7	-75,6	19330,5	-90,9
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	20,6	-71,9	201,6	-66,9	18780,2	-91,0
DeepCool FT12	23,1	-74,8	369,7	-74,8	19330,5	-91,0
DeepCool FT14	20,6	-77,4	369,7	-76,0	19330,5	-90,7
Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM	20,6	-66,9	369,7	-77,0	19897,0	-91,1
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	130,7	-76,2	1045,7	-79,8	18780,2	-90,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	160,0	-66,0	320,0	-76,9	17726,2	-91,0
Arctic P14 Max rev. 1	100,8	-80,7	380,5	-77,8	19330,5	-91,0
Arctic P14 PWM PST CO rev. 3	92,4	-75,2	1356,1	-78,0	18780,2	-90,7
Arctic P14 PWM PST rev. 4	97,9	-75,1	349,0	-73,2	18780,2	-90,9
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 (BL117)	123,4	-63,7	369,7	-71,7	19330,5	-90,8
Endorfy Stratus 140 PWM	138,5	-59,6	380,5	-77,1	19330,5	-90,9
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	169,5	-65,1	339,0	-65,1	19330,5	-90,9
Thermaltake Toughfan 14 Pro	151,0	-69,1	369,7	-76,6	19897,0	-90,9
Fractal Design Venturi HP-14 PWM	123,4	-73,2	369,7	-74,6	18245,6	-91,0
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	130,7	-74,0	391,7	-76,0	18780,2	-90,9
Noctua NF-A14 PWM	134,5	-80,1	369,7	-74,5	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	119,9	-68,7	239,7	-69,7	19330,5	-91,0
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	169,5	-68,2	339,0	-74,4	19330,5	-90,9
Phanteks PH-F120T30	146,7	-75,7	302,0	-77,3	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	50,4	-81,7	213,6	-80,2	19897,0	-90,7
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	123,4	-71,9	349,0	-78,0	19330,5	-90,7
Valkyrie X12	184,9	-69,7	369,7	-71,5	18780,2	-90,9
Fractal Design Silent R3 140 mm	123,4	-69,4	246,8	-75,2	2215,8	-89,1
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	50,4	-78,9	987,0	-76,0	19330,5	-90,7
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	155,4	-69,5	349,0	-77,9	19897,0	-90,9
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	164,7	-77,2	329,4	-74,1	18780,2	-90,8
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	23,1	-66,5	339,0	-77,5	19330,5	-90,7
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	20,9	-73,8	184,9	-75,1	2152,7	-83,8
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	179,6	-65,9	359,2	-73,5	19330,5	-90,8
Enermax SquA RGB White	138,5	-66,0	339,0	-75,3	19330,5	-90,7
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM	142,5	-67,7	369,7	-78,1	19330,5	-91,2
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	142,5	-69,4	380,5	-78,6	19330,5	-90,9
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	127,0	-68,2	369,7	-76,3	18780,2	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL099)	134,5	-74,7	269,1	-74,3	2416,3	-83,6
Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 PWM	106,8	-68,8	369,7	-76,2	19330,5	-90,8
Gigabyte Aorus 140 ARGB	116,5	-73,7	380,5	-75,6	3133,6	-87,6
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	179,6	-64,8	718,4	-75,7	19897,0	-91,0
Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM	123,4	-62,6	369,7	-73,2	19330,5	-90,9
DeepCool FK120	179,6	-74,8	339,0	-75,1	19897,0	-90,9
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	123,4	-74,5	339,0	-75,4	19330,5	-90,7
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	160,0	-72,9	320,0	-72,6	18780,2	-90,7
DeepCool FC120	169,5	-72,7	339,0	-77,1	19897,0	-90,8
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	190,3	-70,2	380,5	-77,2	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	23,1	-77,9	213,6	-70,4	19897,0	-91,0
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	174,5	-69,6	369,7	-78,3	18780,2	-90,9
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	138,5	-70,1	285,1	-73,7	4063,7	-78,2
Akasa Alucia SC12	164,7	-74,0	1522,2	-75,5	19897,0	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	190,3	-73,1	339,0	-69,8	2791,7	-86,7
Thermalright X-Silent 120	50,4	-79,3	239,7	-72,6	2347,5	-86,6
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	130,7	-74,5	339,0	-75,8	18245,6	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	130,7	-71,4	369,7	-79,2	18780,2	-90,9
Gelid Zodiac	138,5	-75,4	277,0	-75,6	19330,5	-90,8
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	103,7	-77,2	1566,8	-76,7	2152,7	-87,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039)	130,7	-78,6	369,7	-77,2	17726,2	-91,1
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	190,3	-70,5	369,7	-75,5	19330,5	-90,9
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	119,9	-64,0	239,7	-73,0	19330,5	-90,9
Akasa OTTO SF12	151,0	-70,0	339,0	-75,4	4832,6	-82,2
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	134,5	-69,2	310,9	-74,9	4974,2	-86,7
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	130,7	-77,8	369,7	-72,7	19330,5	-90,8
Arctic BioniX F120	142,5	-73,8	369,7	-77,3	3225,4	-90,3
SilverStone SST-AP123	151,0	-72,3	339,0	-74,4	19897,0	-90,8
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	146,7	-69,0	369,7	-79,9	18780,2	-91,0
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	179,6	-66,3	359,2	-76,8	2152,7	-88,3
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	195,8	-77,5	403,2	-71,9	19330,5	-90,8
Asus ROG Strix XF120	130,7	-62,5	329,4	-87,8	18780,2	-91,1
Akasa Vegas X7	155,4	-75,8	339,0	-76,5	19330,5	-90,7
Reeven Coldwing 12	160,0	-71,4	339,0	-77,9	19897,0	-90,9
Reeven Kiran	58,2	-81,9	329,4	-73,1	19330,5	-90,8
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM	127,0	-72,9	339,0	-78,0	2487,1	-76,5
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120	134,5	-68,8	538,2	-80,3	2635,0	-87,1
SilverStone SST-AP121	123,4	-69,2	854,3	-77,3	18780,2	-91,1
SilverStone SST-FQ121	146,7	-71,3	1522,2	-79,6	19330,5	-90,9
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	58,2	-76,1	739,4	-71,9	19330,5	-91,1


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, thinner rad@45 dBA
	Low range		Mid range		High range
	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	142,5	-67,4	1140,4	-71,1	2031,9	-87,7
Arctic S12038-4K	113,1	-61,2	697,9	-65,8	7671,3	-86,9
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	146,7	-62,9	380,5	-72,9	3133,6	-88,5
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	164,7	-74,2	380,5	-73,3	2091,4	-86,5
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	25,6	-67,9	213,6	-76,0	3133,6	-88,3
DeepCool FT12	130,7	-72,1	369,7	-72,8	19330,5	-91,0
DeepCool FT14	151,0	-65,1	310,9	-71,9	19330,5	-91,1
Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM	20,6	-63,7	380,5	-68,2	19330,5	-91,1
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	160,0	-71,3	1015,9	-70,3	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	195,8	-61,4	391,7	-70,7	19897,0	-90,7
Arctic P14 Max rev. 1	127,0	-76,7	380,5	-71,1	2091,4	-89,9
Arctic P14 PWM PST CO rev. 3	113,1	-66,3	369,7	-68,1	18780,2	-91,0
Arctic P14 PWM PST rev. 4	119,9	-67,2	1522,2	-70,1	19330,5	-90,9
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 (BL117)	160,0	-57,4	320,0	-67,1	2091,4	-88,4
Endorfy Stratus 140 PWM	174,5	-54,9	380,5	-71,4	2560,0	-90,3
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	23,1	-60,8	213,6	-58,9	3133,6	-89,6
Thermaltake Toughfan 14 Pro	184,9	-66,5	369,7	-66,2	19330,5	-90,8
Fractal Design Venturi HP-14 PWM	134,5	-60,5	380,5	-71,5	2031,9	-87,5
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	25,6	-72,1	369,7	-71,9	2091,4	-87,6
Noctua NF-A14 PWM	134,5	-80,1	369,7	-74,5	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	138,5	-61,2	285,1	-65,6	19330,5	-90,8
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	213,6	-59,6	1522,2	-72,9	3225,4	-87,9
Phanteks PH-F120T30	179,6	-68,9	718,4	-66,0	2152,7	-87,2
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	119,9	-73,4	269,1	-70,3	3225,4	-87,8
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	33,6	-71,4	213,6	-72,4	2487,1	-89,7
Valkyrie X12	25,2	-71,5	226,3	-60,3	19897,0	-90,9
Fractal Design Silent R3 140 mm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	142,5	-71,3	1140,4	-72,4	3133,6	-89,2
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	195,8	-65,7	380,5	-72,0	19330,5	-90,7
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	24,8	-73,8	1522,2	-70,6	2152,7	-86,5
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	239,7	-65,6	1522,2	-67,5	2280,7	-85,7
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	130,7	-71,7	213,6	-65,7	19330,5	-90,9
Enermax SquA RGB White	195,8	-72,6	391,7	-70,5	19330,5	-90,6
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	179,6	-62,8	1478,9	-71,8	2031,9	-85,4
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	179,6	-63,7	391,7	-69,3	2091,4	-84,6
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	195,8	-62,2	391,7	-70,7	2091,4	-86,2
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL099)	164,7	-69,5	329,4	-64,4	2416,3	-80,6
Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 PWM	134,5	-62,8	538,2	-69,3	6267,2	-89,2
Gigabyte Aorus 140 ARGB	142,5	-67,5	369,7	-70,5	2215,8	-86,4
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	119,9	-67,4	1522,2	-66,0	2152,7	-81,3
Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM	130,7	-68,5	380,5	-62,6	2280,7	-88,4
DeepCool FK120	23,1	-71,6	339,0	-72,3	5424,5	-90,4
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	155,4	-61,3	310,9	-68,0	2091,4	-88,7
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	184,9	-71,3	369,7	-65,5	3133,6	-89,6
DeepCool FC120	23,1	-66,7	213,6	-70,3	2416,3	-87,0
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	25,6	-73,0	246,8	-59,1	2280,7	-82,0
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	28,3	-77,0	261,4	-67,7	2091,4	-88,9
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	130,7	-77,2	213,6	-63,0	2152,7	-87,3
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	169,5	-65,3	339,0	-59,2	4063,7	-71,7
Akasa Alucia SC12	23,1	-73,1	207,5	-68,0	19330,5	-90,7
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	20,3	-78,5	246,8	-66,7	2215,8	-83,3
Thermalright X-Silent 120	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	160,0	-71,1	339,0	-69,4	2487,1	-90,1
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	160,0	-70,9	320,0	-65,6	3133,6	-90,0
Gelid Zodiac	169,5	-70,4	339,0	-66,5	2957,7	-83,2
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	142,5	-66,6	329,4	-69,0	2215,8	-74,1
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039)	127,0	-72,1	391,7	-71,3	18780,2	-90,9
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	155,4	-67,5	239,7	-65,5	2487,1	-86,1
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	174,5	-71,7	349,0	-63,0	4832,6	-82,8
Akasa OTTO SF12	190,3	-66,3	380,5	-72,4	4832,6	-79,6
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	169,5	-65,4	678,1	-66,9	2215,8	-82,2
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	151,0	-74,1	232,9	-68,2	2215,8	-87,2
Arctic BioniX F120	174,5	-71,7	349,0	-63,0	4832,6	-82,8
SilverStone SST-AP123	184,9	-70,9	246,8	-66,5	2215,8	-85,4
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	184,9	-64,7	329,4	-62,1	19897,0	-90,9
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	23,1	-65,1	219,8	-59,8	2215,8	-80,8
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	25,6	-74,3	339,0	-71,7	2416,3	-85,1
Asus ROG Strix XF120	164,7	-66,8	320,0	-68,2	2416,3	-83,8
Akasa Vegas X7	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reeven Coldwing 12	195,8	-69,4	391,7	-71,9	2152,7	-85,6
Reeven Kiran	123,4	-71,7	391,7	-71,2	3225,4	-84,4
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM	142,5	-72,4	339,0	-72,5	2152,7	-76,1
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120	23,1	-59,7	329,4	-69,7	2635,0	-81,1
SilverStone SST-AP121	127,0	-65,5	310,9	-70,2	18780,2	-90,9
SilverStone SST-FQ121	20,3	-66,0	201,6	-65,8	18780,2	-90,9
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	130,7	-64,2	739,4	-64,3	3133,6	-90,8

Why is a value sometimes missing for a fan? There can be several reasons. Most commonly, it’s because the fan couldn’t be regulated to the target noise level. Some fans have higher minimum RPM (or they spin slowly but have an excessively noisy motor), or they are simply slower models that can’t reach higher decibel thresholds. Results are also omitted from graphs if the rotor scrapes against the mesh of a nylon filter. In such cases, we classify the combination as incompatible. And of course, a zero in the graphs naturally appears in situations where we record an actual 0.00. This often occurs at extremely low speeds when obstacles are present or during vibration measurements.

Primarily quieter operation: Arctic P12 Pro (A-RGB) LN fans

Cooling, Fans, News | 22. 5. 202622. 5. 2026 | Ľubomír Samák

Arctic has expanded its fan portfolio with new P12 Pro (A-RGB) models carrying the “LN” suffix in their designation. This stands for “low-noise” and in practice mainly means that maximum speeds are capped lower than on the original (P12 Pro/A-RGB) fans. However, the aerodynamic design itself remains unchanged, with the primary difference being the motor. At the same time, these are still affordable fans. Read more “Primarily quieter operation: Arctic P12 Pro (A-RGB) LN fans” »

The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | 12. 2. 202620. 2. 2026 | Ľubomír Samák

Our database now includes one hundred fans—75 in the 120 mm format and 25 models with a physical size of 140 mm. In this article, we have compiled all data into unified charts. What was once separated for clarity is now brought together again, and the commentary will also include a… look ahead regarding fan testing. But we can already reveal that there is still a lot more to come. Read more “The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests” »

Arctic P12 Pro Reverse A-RGB: Looking good, working well!

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | 9. 2. 202613. 2. 2026 | Ľubomír Samák

The impeller is oriented so that, in the installed position, nothing visually obstructs the view. This refers to the stator struts, which can otherwise “spoil” the appearance. But this is not just about looks—it is about combining them with the efficient geometry of the proven five-blade design with a stabilizing ring (familiar from the P12 A-RGB). It is not exactly the same design, though, if only because what used to be behind the impeller is now in front of it. Read more “Arctic P12 Pro Reverse A-RGB: Looking good, working well!” »

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M says:

4. 6. 2025 at 5:02

Overall quite similar behaviour (at same noise levels) vs the ARGB variant. Not too much compromise at lower speeds unlike the P14 Max, which is good to see.

One thing I just noticed is the different stator ribs compared to other fans in the Arctic P family. Now they’re thicker and straight (like many other fans) rather than thin and curved. This perhaps sacrifices a tiny amount of airflow but is needed for supporting the higher RPM and rotor weight.

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1. Ľubomír Samák says:
  
  4. 6. 2025 at 12:24
  
  Good point. The P12 Max fan is about 20 grams heavier than the P12 A-RGB. And it doesn’t even have any LEDs, which also add some weight. While we don’t know the exact difference in material density – since the P12 Max uses PBT for its rotor and the P12 A-RGB likely uses polycarbonate – there’s definitely some variation happening at that level too. 🙂
  
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  1. Bufo says:
    
    15. 7. 2025 at 9:03
    
    it seems the spam filter worked better with the older version… the Indonesian university bot seems pretty persistent (that’s the 3rd time I’ve noticed it) 😉
    … I’m attaching the response to this thread so you don’t have a problem deleting it
    
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    1. Bufo says:
      
      15. 7. 2025 at 18:25
      
      so now, I’m really curious if there will be any answer 😀
      …now you chose a different approach instead of deleting… we’ll see 😉
      
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Universitas Telkom says:

15. 7. 2025 at 0:43

Are there more information regarding about this topic for us to research for? Thank you, Regard Telkom University

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1. Ľubomír Samák says:
  
  15. 7. 2025 at 17:14
  
  Is there any other information you’re interested in? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to provide whatever is within our capabilities. 🙂
  
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