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Arctic F14 PWM vs Cooler Master SickleFlow 120: Comparison
Arctic F14 PWM vs Cooler Master SickleFlow 120: the static pressure difference
Start with static pressure, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Arctic F14 PWM 1.6 mmH2O against Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 2.5 mmH2O, 36% in favour of Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Arctic F14 PWM also leads on airflow, 74 CFM on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 62 CFM on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Arctic F14 PWM also leads on warranty, 6 years on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 2 years on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120. Max speed runs the same way, 1350 RPM on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 1800 RPM on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120, another win for Cooler Master SickleFlow 120.
Arctic F14 PWM vs Cooler Master SickleFlow 120: which one fits your build
The Arctic F14 PWM is the one to take for budget builds filling multiple 140mm mounts and basic front, top, or rear exhaust duty, though it is not built for radiator or high-restriction airflow paths and RGB or showcase builds. Buy the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 for budget builds without a case window and filtered intake positions on a tight budget, though it is the wrong buy for showcase builds wanting lighting and premium quiet-first builds. Our rating of the Arctic F14 PWM (6/10): an unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow. Our rating of the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 (6/10): A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Arctic F14 PWM and Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 differ on noise level?
Yes. Noise Level reads 23 dBA on the Arctic F14 PWM versus 27 dBA on the Cooler Master SickleFlow 120.
Is the Connector Type the same on the Arctic F14 PWM and Cooler Master SickleFlow 120?
It is. Both are listed at 4-Pin PWM, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 140 mm
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 120 mm
Brand
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Arctic
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Cooler Master
Model
- Arctic F14 PWM
- F14 PWM
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- SickleFlow 120
Bearing Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Fluid Dynamic
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Rifle
Lighting
- Arctic F14 PWM
- No RGB
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- No RGB
Fan Thickness
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 27 mm
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 25 mm
Static Pressure
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1.6 mmH2O-36%
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 2.5 mmH2OBest
Max Speed
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1350 RPM-25%
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 1800 RPMBest
Airflow
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 74 CFMBest
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 62 CFM-16%
Noise Level
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 23 dBABest
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 27 dBA
PWM Control
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Yes
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Yes
Min Speed
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 200 RPM
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 650 RPMBest
Max Power Draw
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 1.32 WBest
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 1.8 W
Start Voltage
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 6 V
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 12 V
Connector Type
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 4-Pin PWM
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 4-Pin PWM
Weight
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 180 g
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 156 gBest
Warranty
- Arctic F14 PWM
- 6 yearsBest
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- 2 years-67%
Positioning
- Arctic F14 PWM
- Budget
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
- Budget mainstream
Which one should you pick?
Choose Arctic F14 PWM if you want the higher airflow (74 CFM vs 62 CFM), the lower noise level (23 dBA vs 27 dBA) and the higher warranty (6 years vs 2 years).
Choose Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 if you want the higher static pressure (2.5 mmH2O vs 1.6 mmH2O) and the higher max speed (1800 RPM vs 1350 RPM).
Verdict
Arctic F14 PWM
6 / 10 Expert Rating
An unglamorous but reliable budget 140mm fan that punches above its price for basic case airflow.
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable budget fan that performs identically to its pricier RGB sibling for less money.