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Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison
Alseye Halo D-RGB vs Zalman ZM-F3 noise level compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Noise level splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Alseye Halo D-RGB 27.0 dBA against Zalman ZM-F3 23 dBA. They differ on bearing type too, Hydraulic on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus Fluid Dynamic on the Zalman ZM-F3. Alseye Halo D-RGB also leads on max speed, 1800 RPM on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus 1200 RPM on the Zalman ZM-F3. Lighting is not the same on both, ARGB on the Alseye Halo D-RGB versus No RGB on the Zalman ZM-F3.
Which should you buy, Alseye Halo D-RGB or Zalman ZM-F3?
The Alseye Halo D-RGB is the one to take for budget ARGB fill-in fans and matching Alseye AIO cooler builds, though it is the wrong buy for high static pressure radiator duty and premium quiet builds. Buy the Zalman ZM-F3 for bargain-bin case fan replacements and quiet, low-cost builds, though it is not the pick for radiator or heatsink duty and RGB builds. Our rating of the Alseye Halo D-RGB (5/10): A budget ARGB fan good enough for filling out a case cheaply, not a fan you buy for standout performance. Our rating of the Zalman ZM-F3 (5/10): A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.
What Alseye Halo D-RGB and Zalman ZM-F3 have in common
Everything else lines up. Fan size, positioning and colors read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 120 mm
- Zalman ZM-F3
- 120 mm
Brand
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Alseye
- Zalman ZM-F3
- Zalman
Model
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Halo D-RGB 120
- Zalman ZM-F3
- ZM-F3
Bearing Type
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Hydraulic
- Zalman ZM-F3
- Fluid Dynamic
Lighting
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- ARGB
- Zalman ZM-F3
- No RGB
Max Speed
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 1800 RPMBest
- Zalman ZM-F3
- 1200 RPM-33%
Noise Level
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- 27.0 dBA
- Zalman ZM-F3
- 23 dBABest
Positioning
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Budget
- Zalman ZM-F3
- Budget
Colors
- Alseye Halo D-RGB
- Black
- Zalman ZM-F3
- Black
Which one should you pick?
Choose Alseye Halo D-RGB if you want the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1200 RPM).
Choose Zalman ZM-F3 if you want the lower noise level (23 dBA vs 27.0 dBA).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alseye Halo D-RGB | Zalman ZM-F3 |
|---|---|---|
| Alseye | View on Alseye | |
| Zalman | View on Zalman |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alseye Halo D-RGB
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget ARGB fan good enough for filling out a case cheaply, not a fan you buy for standout performance.
Zalman ZM-F3
5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.