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ARCTIC BioniX P120 - PC Fan, 120 mm Gaming Case Fan
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ARCTIC BioniX P120 - PC Fan, 120 mm Gaming Case Fan

Bottom line: The ARCTIC BioniX P120: High 2.75 mmH2O static pressure suits radiators and restrictive filters; main trade-off: 0.45 Sone at full 2100 RPM is audible in a quiet build.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ High 2.75 mmH2O static pressure suits radiators and restrictive filters
  • ✓ Wide 200-2100 RPM PWM range idles quiet, ramps hard when needed
  • ✓ PST daisy-chaining syncs every fan to one motherboard header
  • ✓ Sinusoidal magnetisation cuts motor vibration to 5% of a standard DC fan
  • ✓ 67.56 CFM (114.79 m3/h) airflow at 9.99 dollars per fan

Cons

  • ✗ 0.45 Sone at full 2100 RPM is audible in a quiet build
  • ✗ No RGB or ARGB lighting on the P120 model
  • ✗ Static-pressure tuning trades open-air case airflow versus P-series rivals
  • ✗ Single-fan pack means multi-fan builds need several separate orders

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ARCTIC BioniX P120 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. ARCTIC's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • OPTIMISED FOR STATIC PRESSURE: During the development of the new BioniX P120, special emphasis was placed on a focused airstream and thus a high static pressure
  • PWM SHARING TECHNLOGY (PST): PST ensures that all your fans listen to a single control signal, stop at low load, turn whenever necessary
  • EFFICIENT ENGINE MODERNISATION: Thanks to sinusoidal magnetation, the new engine generates only 5% of the vibrations due to the switching of an ordinary DC motor
  • 200 TO 2100 RPM REGULATED VIA PWM PST: With a wide range of regulation and the PWM Sharing Technology (PST), the BioniX P120 fan speed can be controlled synchronously with all your other fans together
  • TECHNICAL DATA: Fan speed: 200–2100 rpm, Airflow: 67.56 cfm | 114.79 m³/h, Noise Level: 0.45 Sone, Static pressure: 2.75 mmH₂O, Pin: 4-pin

Full Specifications

BrandARCTIC
ModelACFAN00116A
Voltage12 volts
Wattage1.56 watts
MaterialPlastic
Unit Count1 Count
Noise Level0.45 sones
Part NumberACFAN00116A
CompatibilityPC
Material TypePlastic
Cooling MethodFan
TECHNICAL DATAFan speed: 200–2100 rpm, Airflow: 67.56 cfm | 114.79 m³/h, Noise Level: 0.45 Sone, Static pressure: 2.75 mmH₂O, Pin: 4-pin
Number of Items1
Air Flow Capacity67.56 cfm
Compatible DevicesGaming Console
Included ComponentsBioniX P120
Power Connector Type4-Pin
Warranty Description6 years
Maximum Rotational Speed2100 rpm
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 4.72"W x 1.06"H

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