Arctic P12 Pro A-RGB: The Benchmark for Illuminated Fans

Cooling, Extra tests, Fans | 7. 7. 202527. 9. 2025 | Ľubomír Samák

You already know the impressive features of the new aerodynamic design of Arctic’s 7-blade fans from our earlier tests. Now we add the results for the ARGB LED versions (P12 Pro A-RGB), which are naturally quite similar, but also show certain differences due to a more light-conductive material. That’s why it’s worth taking another look. The title of this review already hints at where things are heading.

Results: Frequency response of sound w/o obstacles

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.


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, dust filter@45 dBA
	Low range		Mid range		High range
	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]
Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM	130,7	-67,3	369,7	-69,2	6450,8	-83,2
CPS PCCooler F7 X120	130,7	-67,4	369,7	-71,3	2873,5	-83,8
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	123,4	-65,2	380,5	-72,3	2957,7	-83,9
Arctic S12038-4K	179,6	-70,5	739,4	-65,4	2957,7	-84,4
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	127,0	-67,8	369,7	-69,0	5747,0	-83,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	92,4	-69,3	369,7	-71,0	5747,0	-83,5
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	130,7	-68,3	213,6	-68,8	2957,7	-88,2
DeepCool FT12	184,9	-70,5	369,7	-71,7	5915,4	-85,2
DeepCool FT14	142,5	-59,5	380,5	-70,5	5583,4	-84,5
Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM	160,0	-63,3	380,5	-67,9	5583,4	-88,2
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	146,7	-66,1	369,7	-69,2	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	130,7	-74,8	380,5	-70,6	5583,4	-83,4
Arctic P14 Max rev. 1	106,8	-59,3	380,5	-72,0	5583,4	-83,5
Arctic P14 PWM PST CO rev. 3	103,7	-67,3	380,5	-72,8	2487,1	-88,9
Arctic P14 PWM PST rev. 4	103,7	-65,2	380,5	-71,3	2487,1	-89,2
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 (BL117)	155,4	-67,4	391,7	-71,1	6450,8	-86,9
Endorfy Stratus 140 PWM	164,7	-61,4	391,7	-68,6	5583,4	-82,0
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	151,0	-80,0	369,7	-81,4	5270,0	-86,1
Thermaltake Toughfan 14 Pro	40,6	-69,9	380,5	-71,0	2487,1	-87,1
Fractal Design Venturi HP-14 PWM	127,0	-68,8	380,5	-67,0	4832,6	-86,5
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	50,4	-69,8	213,6	-68,4	5915,4	-85,1
Noctua NF-A14 PWM	130,7	-60,9	380,5	-67,0	4832,6	-84,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	190,3	-64,7	339,0	-68,3	4974,2	-85,1
Phanteks PH-F120T30	160,0	-71,4	369,7	-73,9	5747,0	-84,8
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	130,7	-74,2	261,4	-70,0	6450,8	-81,5
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	195,8	-73,8	391,7	-66,5	5747,0	-87,5
Valkyrie X12	138,5	-69,7	369,7	-72,9	5747,0	-86,7
Fractal Design Silent R3 140 mm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	123,4	-68,4	339,0	-69,7	5747,0	-83,1
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	195,8	-69,4	391,7	-65,5	2873,5	-88,8
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	169,5	-69,4	987,0	-67,9	4974,2	-90,0
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	119,9	-61,4	339,0	-71,4	2957,7	-88,4
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	130,7	-68,7	1107,9	-68,2	3517,3	-86,4
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	195,8	-68,3	201,6	-65,7	5583,4	-86,6
Enermax SquA RGB White	127,0	-72,8	369,7	-71,4	5747,0	-85,5
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM	174,5	-63,3	391,7	-69,3	2873,5	-86,5
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	174,5	-64,3	391,7	-68,5	5270,0	-86,6
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	130,7	-60,3	380,5	-69,1	2873,5	-90,4
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL099)	155,4	-70,2	391,7	-69,6	2416,3	-83,8
Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 PWM	138,5	-65,8	391,7	-67,9	5747,0	-83,3
Gigabyte Aorus 140 ARGB	146,7	-67,3	380,5	-67,8	5270,0	-84,7
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	123,4	-71,8	391,7	-70,6	6088,7	-79,4
Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM	138,5	-64,2	391,7	-67,4	5270,0	-83,5
DeepCool FK120	23,1	-76,4	369,7	-71,4	5583,4	-87,6
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	138,5	-63,2	380,5	-72,6	3417,2	-80,5
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	190,3	-65,6	380,5	-72,4	5424,5	-82,5
DeepCool FC120	130,7	-72,5	201,6	-68,0	3319,9	-85,8
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	23,1	-68,4	213,6	-68,7	2280,7	-84,7
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	130,7	-67,2	380,5	-70,1	5747,0	-83,4
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	195,8	-63,0	391,7	-67,7	5583,4	-87,4
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	151,0	-65,4	380,5	-70,9	4305,4	-81,2
Akasa Alucia SC12	195,8	-73,9	380,5	-73,7	5583,4	-80,3
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	23,1	-74,3	213,6	-66,7	2791,7	-85,1
Thermalright X-Silent 120	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	160,0	-67,8	380,5	-68,7	5270,0	-85,1
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	164,7	-62,0	369,7	-71,9	5747,0	-79,2
Gelid Zodiac	184,9	-61,8	380,5	-68,7	18780,2	-90,8
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	138,5	-72,2	320,0	-62,5	3726,5	-85,3
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL046)	50,4	-78,0	369,7	-72,3	5747,0	-80,1
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	127,0	-75,9	226,3	-67,6	5747,0	-81,238
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	130,7	-70,3	339,0	-75,0	5120,0	-87,8
Akasa OTTO SF12	195,8	-61,3	391,7	-70,0	5747,0	-83,9
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	127,0	-68,4	1015,9	-66,2	4974,2	-88,7
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	77,7	-77,3	403,2	-69,9	4974,2	-81,9
Arctic BioniX F120	190,3	-67,4	380,5	-66,5	5583,4	-82,2
SilverStone SST-AP123	134,5	-71,2	369,7	-69,2	5583,4	-82,9
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	184,9	-69,1	320,0	-65,5	5270,0	-85,1
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	195,8	-66,5	380,5	-69,1	2957,7	-83,7
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	127,0	-73,0	219,8	-68,8	5747,0	-83,3
Asus ROG Strix XF120	23,1	-62,9	369,7	-71,7	5583,4	-81,4
Akasa Vegas X7	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reeven Coldwing 12	190,3	-62,7	369,7	-71,9	2347,5	-86,1
Reeven Kiran	169,5	-67,8	369,7	-78,0	17726,2	-90,2
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM	20,3	-64,4	246,8	-70,1	2635,0	-81,8
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120	23,1	-61,2	174,5	-63,9	2487,1	-84,4
SilverStone SST-AP121	20,3	-67,9	439,7	-67,9	4561,4	-83,3
SilverStone SST-FQ121	179,6	-64,9	369,7	-71,2	5915,4	-90,3
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	142,5	-62,7	246,8	-57,8	4974,2	-83,7


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, hexagonal grille@33 dBA
	Low range		Mid range		High range
	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]	Frequency [Hz]	Noise level [dBu]
Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM	50,4	-80,3	339,0	-82,9	6639,8	-89,8
CPS PCCooler F7 X120	109,9	-81,9	369,7	-81,8	19330,5	-91,0
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	63,5	-76,4	320,0	-79,3	18780,2	-91,1
Arctic S12038-4K	130,7	-77,4	739,4	-81,7	19897,0	-91,1
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	50,4	-81,5	369,7	-79,0	19330,5	-91,1
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	50,4	-82,9	359,2	-74,4	19330,5	-90,9
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
DeepCool FT12	50,4	-79,6	369,7	-79,8	3948,1	-89,9
DeepCool FT14	50,4	-80,9	380,5	-81,7	18780,2	-91,0
Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM	84,8	-77,8	380,5	-80,4	19897,0	-90,9
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	50,4	-79,2	380,5	-79,9	18780,2	-90,8
Arctic P14 Max rev. 1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic P14 PWM PST CO rev. 3	61,7	-78,6	349,0	-78,5	18245,6	-90,8
Arctic P14 PWM PST rev. 4	65,4	-76,1	369,7	-81,7	19897,0	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 4 (BL117)	44,9	-80,7	391,7	-80,5	19897,0	-90,8
Endorfy Stratus 140 PWM	87,2	-74,2	391,7	-82,1	19330,5	-91,0
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	130,7	-73,9	369,7	-71,1	18245,6	-90,9
Thermaltake Toughfan 14 Pro	36,2	-77,8	380,5	-80,4	18780,2	-90,9
Fractal Design Venturi HP-14 PWM	36,2	-77,8	380,5	-79,5	19330,5	-90,6
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	130,7	-78,3	369,7	-79,8	19330,5	-90,8
Noctua NF-A14 PWM	50,4	-79,9	359,2	-78,6	19330,5	-91,0
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	50,4	-80,1	380,5	-78,7	19897,0	-90,8
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	103,7	-81,5	380,5	-81,5	18780,2	-90,8
Phanteks PH-F120T30	47,6	-80,7	369,7	-77,8	19330,5	-90,8
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	50,4	-81,7	369,7	-83,0	19330,5	-90,6
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	50,4	-80,6	369,7	-82,6	19330,5	-90,6
Valkyrie X12	50,4	-80,7	232,9	-81,2	19330,5	-90,7
Fractal Design Silent R3 140 mm	73,4	-78,3	293,4	-81,4	19330,5	-90,7
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	50,4	-79,9	329,4	-73,8	19330,5	-90,8
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	50,4	-80,9	359,2	-80,0	19330,5	-90,9
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	77,7	-72,1	391,7	-76,8	19330,5	-90,9
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	41,8	-74,4	1107,9	-74,8	19330,5	-90,7
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	50,4	-69,6	339,0	-73,3	19330,5	-90,8
Enermax SquA RGB White	123,4	-82,4	369,7	-74,5	19330,5	-90,8
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM	89,8	-78,6	359,2	-75,5	18780,2	-91,0
Endorfy Fluctus 140 PWM ARGB	89,8	-79,6	369,7	-76,3	19330,5	-91,0
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	100,8	-84,3	369,7	-74,2	18780,2	-90,7
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL099)	44,9	-75,7	320,0	-77,7	19330,5	-90,7
Fractal Design Prisma AL-14 PWM	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gigabyte Aorus 140 ARGB	58,2	-81,0	380,5	-78,5	19897,0	-90,7
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	100,8	-80,3	380,5	-80,0	19897,0	-90,7
Fractal Design Aspect 14 RGB PWM	63,5	-83,1	391,7	-75,2	19330,5	-90,7
DeepCool FK120	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	67,3	-86,0	349,0	-76,6	18780,2	-90,8
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	89,8	-84,0	349,0	-77,8	19330,5	-90,8
DeepCool FC120	195,8	-72,9	201,6	-82,1	19330,5	-91,0
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	50,4	-78,9	369,7	-86,1	19897,0	-90,7
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	50,4	-80,3	349,0	-75,7	19330,5	-90,7
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	50,4	-81,2	369,7	-81,0	18780,2	-90,8
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	49,0	-80,0	339,0	-78,2	19330,5	-90,8
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	41,8	-72,3	380,5	-83,1	4305,4	-90,7
Akasa Alucia SC12	41,8	-80,9	369,7	-80,6	19897,0	-90,9
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	47,6	-75,2	329,4	-74,9	19330,5	-90,8
Thermalright X-Silent 120	50,4	-77,7	339	-76,0	18780,2	-90,9
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	59,9	-78,7	349,0	-69,8	19330,5	-90,7
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	49,0	79,3	329,4	78,9	19897,0	-90,8
Gelid Zodiac	50,4	-81,0	339,0	-78,7	19330,5	-90,7
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	38,9	-75,4	339,0	-79,5	18780,243	-90,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL039)	47,6	-79,7	380,5	-81,2	19330,5	-90,9
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	146,7	-82,0	369,7	-82,0	19330,5	-90,9
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	169,5	-84,7	329,4	-70,5	19330,5	-90,8
Akasa OTTO SF12	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	47,6	-82,0	1076,3	-81,9	18780,2	-90,9
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Arctic BioniX F120	169,5	-84,7	329,4	-70,5	19330,5	-90,8
SilverStone SST-AP123	58,2	-80,8	302,0	-77,3	19897,0	-90,8
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	100,8	-81,6	329,4	-69,8	19897,0	-90,9
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	100,8	-82,7	369,7	-79,9	19330,5	-90,8
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	100,8	-81,2	369,7	-80,3	19330,5	-91,0
Asus ROG Strix XF120	38,9	-79,7	349,0	-72,4	19897,0	-90,9
Akasa Vegas X7	100,8	-85,3	359,2	-80,3	19330,5	-90,9
Reeven Coldwing 12	92,4	-79,8	369,7	-79,7	19897,0	-90,9
Reeven Kiran	97,9	-84,4	391,7	-77,8	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	92,4	-83,0	369,7	-77,9	18780,2	-90,8
SilverStone SST-AP121	113,1	-80,9	246,8	-84,0	19330,5	-90,9
SilverStone SST-FQ121	38,9	-76,9	1522,2	-81,7	18780,2	-90,9
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	63,5	-83,3	380,5	-78,8	19897,0	-90,9


Fan	Dominant sound freq. and noise level, no obstacle@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 Pro A-RGB	169,5	-72,3	201,6	-66,8	2215,8	-90,5
Arctic P12 Pro	138,5	-73,5	207,5	-68,2	18780,2	-91,9
Fractal Design Momentum 12 RGB (Black)	20,6	-62,6	380,5	-71,0	2215,8	-84,7
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM	25,6	-73,8	246,8	-70,0	2215,8	-90,8
Fractal Design Momentum 12 (Black)	28,3	-73,2	380,5	-71,5	2152,7	-88,1
Thermalright TL-C12C	160,0	-71,2	380,5	-64,5	19330,5	-91,3
Adata XPG Vento Pro 120 PWM	28,3	-74,0	246,8	-59,3	6639,8	-85,5
CPS PCCooler F7 X120	20,6	-62,7	219,8	-60,7	19330,5	-90,8
Arctic P12 Max (Black) rev. 2	151,0	-65,0	369,7	-70,9	5747,0	-89,4
Arctic S12038-4K	127,0	-59,3	201,6	-61,8	2957,7	-84,8
Gigabyte Aorus EZ Chain Fan 120 Ice	164,7	-67,5	369,7	-67,7	2487,1	-87,9
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL105)	130,7	-70,4	369,7	-69,6	2487,1	-89,3
Scythe Grand Tornado 120	23,1	-68,6	369,7	-67,3	18780,2	-91,1
DeepCool FT12	130,7	-65,5	369,7	-69,7	19330,5	-90,9
Asus TUF Gaming TR120 (Reverse)	123,4	-70,7	369,7	-59,6	19330,5	-90,7
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL113)	213,6	-72,3	391,7	-69,4	2487,1	-87,6
PCCooler CPS F5 R120 BK	23,1	-66,3	207,5	-74,0	2487,1	-90,7
Seasonic MagFlow ARGB	25,6	-67,8	239,7	-63,9	2347,5	-90,1
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 3 (BL108)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Endorfy Stratus 120 PWM	23,1	-73,7	219,8	-61,9	2487,1	-90,5
Phanteks PH-F120T30	190,3	-69,0	380,5	-71,5	2957,7	-90,8
BeQuiet! Light Wings White (BL101)	123,4	-68,0	285,1	-64,2	2215,8	-89,3
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120	130,7	-69,5	380,5	-69,3	19330,5	-90,8
Valkyrie X12	23,1	-69,6	879,3	-68,7	19330,5	-90,7
Arctic P12 PWM PST A-RGB	146,7	-64,2	1566,8	-74,5	19330,5	-90,7
Scythe Kaze Flex II 120 Slim	184,9	-65,9	391,7	-69,7	2031,9	-90,8
Seasonic MagFlow 1225 PWM	195,8	-63,8	958,9	-67,0	18780,2	-90,8
Arctic P12 PWM PST rev. 1	130,7	-57,9	415,0	-59,1	19897,0	-90,6
Cooler Master Mobius 120 OC	20,6	-68,1	369,7	-71,3	3417,2	-89,3
Corsair AF120 RGB Elite	134,5	-67,3	269,1	-62,2	19330,5	-90,9
Enermax SquA RGB White	184,9	-67,4	369,7	-70,4	19897,0	-90,9
Arctic P12 Slim PWM PST	155,4	-67,8	380,5	-63,5	2031,9	-89,0
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL075)	130,7	-78,8	232,9	-62,1	19330,5	-90,9
DeepCool FK120	23,1	-68,0	604,1	-65,8	19897,0	-91,0
Asus TUF Gaming TF120	23,1	-66,2	380,5	-70,6	2957,7	-88,1
BeQuiet! Light Wings (BL072)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
DeepCool FC120	195,8	-71,5	380,5	-72,8	3417,2	-85,7
Nidec Servo Gentle Typhoon D1225C (2150/12)	25,6	-68,0	239,7	-62,3	2280,7	-84,1
BeQuiet! Shadow Wings 2 (BL085)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM	28,3	-72,5	269,1	-69,8	2215,8	-89,6
Corsair AF120 Elite (black)	130,7	-78,5	369,7	-70,9	19330,5	-90,9
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M	184,9	-69,7	369,7	-67,9	4305,4	-73,8
Akasa Alucia SC12	130,7	-70,3	380,5	-68,6	2031,9	-90,4
BeQuiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 (BL098)	47,6	-75,5	339,0	-60,5	2791,7	-83,3
Thermalright X-Silent 120	82,3	-74,9	369,7	-91,1	18780,2	-91,1
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM	130,7	-69,5	285,1	-67,2	19330,5	-90,8
BeQuiet! Silent Wings 3 (BL066)	164,7	-64,2	339,0	-69,1	18780,2	-90,8
Gelid Zodiac	184,9	-61,8	380,5	-68,7	18780,2	-90,8
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-12 PWM	146,7	-72,2	391,7	-71,5	2280,7	-83,1
BeQuiet! Pure Wings 2 (BL046)	130,7	-71,3	369,7	-69,3	19330,5	-90,6
Gigabyte Aorus 120 ARGB	160,0	-61,9	369,7	-70,4	2487,1	-88,3
Arctic BioniX P120 A-RGB	151,0	-67,6	369,7	-72,0	2873,5	-90,6
Akasa OTTO SF12	190,3	-66,7	380,5	-67,7	4695,1	-86,3
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB	138,5	-66,7	1076,3	-67,1	3835,7	-89,2
Alphacool SL-15 PWM	151	-71,5	232,9	-66,5	2280,7	-89,6
Arctic BioniX F120	195,8	-68	201,6	-62,2	19330,5	-90,7
SilverStone SST-AP123	130,7	-70,9	369,7	-67,7	19897	-90,9
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM	184,9	-62,2	369,7	-67,0	19897	-91,1
SilentiumPC Fluctus 120 PWM	25,6	-69,6	239,7	-62,0	2957,7	-90,0
MSI MEG Silent Gale P12	28,3	-73,5	380,5	-71,0	2487,1	-85,9
Asus ROG Strix XF120	23,1	-62,9	369,7	-71,7	2347,5	-89,1
Akasa Vegas X7	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reeven Coldwing 12	195,8	-68,3	380,5	-71,3	2031,9	-90
Reeven Kiran	130,7	-73,1	219,8	-70,2	17726,2	-89,4
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 120 PWM	138,5	-70,0	1522,2	-71,9	2560	-82,9
SilentiumPC Sigma Pro Corona RGB 120	190,3	-70,5	369,7	-66,5	2416,3	-82,4
SilverStone SST-AP121	130,7	-66,8	439,7	-66,1	2347,5	-90,9
SilverStone SST-FQ121	127	-71,2	369,7	-66,5	2031,8	-81,4
Xigmatek XLF-F1256	130,7	-71,5	239,7	-60,9	18780,2	-91,1

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 impeller 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.

Arctic BioniX P14 A-RGB: Elegant daisy chaining is just the beginning

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High cooling efficiency is the foundation, but with the BioniX P14 A-RGB fans, Arctic has also made efforts on other fronts. In addition to the clever daisy-chaining method (with the aim of reducing cabling to a minimum), this includes, for example, illumination as intense as possible. The light is guided not only through the entire impeller, but also through the surface of the frame, from the side. There are light guides in these areas as well. Read more “Arctic BioniX P14 A-RGB: Elegant daisy chaining is just the beginning” »

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And with very clever daisy‑chaining from one fan to the next. This is what can fill in the ellipsis in the headline. The aerodynamic efficiency remains top‑tier, built on a design that Arctic revised some time ago (with the P12 Pro fans), but which can still be considered “new.” The BioniX P12 A‑RGB fans certainly are (new), and in this in‑depth analysis we focus on how they work. Read more “Arctic BioniX P12 A-RGB: Efficient, inexpensive, illuminated and…” »

Need new PC fans? Win a three-pack of Arctic P14 Pro A-RGB fans

Giveaway, News | 30. 7. 202611. 8. 2026 | Editors

A fan giveaway is finally here—and there are three of them up for grabs (a three-pack), with exceptionally attractive key characteristics. These are also illuminated variants, which may appeal to some users. Those who are less fond of RGB LED lighting can simply leave it disconnected and keep the fans in the dark. Well, relatively speaking, given that you are competing for the bright (white) version of the Arctic P14 Pro A-RGB fans. Read more “Need new PC fans? Win a three-pack of Arctic P14 Pro A-RGB fans” »

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the patient says:

7. 7. 2025 at 20:39

Here we have some direct comparisons with the predecessor (filter, grille, radiator). I think the A‑RGB Pros are a good choice as system fans. For radiators, I don’t think so.

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1. Ľubomír Samák says:
  
  7. 7. 2025 at 20:44
  
  Many thanks! 🙂
  
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M says:

8. 7. 2025 at 12:40

Do you think it deserves a Top Notch award?

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1. Bufo says:
  
  8. 7. 2025 at 13:45
  
  While the static pressure is over the roof, the actual airflow compared to the other new RGB fan is comparable at best. On one hand, the airflow w/o obstacle and on hexagonal grid lags significantly behind the Momentum RGB, on the other hand, it beats it on plastic filter (due to high static pressure). The P12 Pro is slightly better with radiators, but not far from the Momentum RGB. However, the potential collision with the nylon dust filter prevents it from achieving such a rare award on this site.
  At least, that my view, why Ľubo gives it the “Smurt buy” award, where it clearly dominates…although he certainly considered also the “top-notch” award, but…. 😉
  
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  1. Bufo says:
    
    8. 7. 2025 at 16:40
    
    –“… “Smurt buy” award, where it clearly dominates…
    I overdid it… 😀
    …but I was thinking among RGB fans …and taking static pressure into account 😉
    
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2. Ľubomír Samák says:
  
  8. 7. 2025 at 15:30
  
  I did consider giving it the “Top-notch” award, but in my opinion, the Arctic P12 Pro A-RGB has shortcomings in other areas that hold it back. Sure, it’s excellent in terms of aerodynamics, but it’s still a fan with clear signs of manufacturing compromises. I believe awarding it a more prestigious title like “Top-notch” would be unfair — for example, to a fan like the FD Momentum 12 RGB.
  
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