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Arctic P12 PWM PST vs Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB: Comparison

Arctic P12 PWM PST and Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB differ on bearing type: Arctic P12 PWM PST at Fluid Dynamic, Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle.

Arctic P12 PWM PST (120mm/56.3 CFM/2.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.5 dBA Max/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM PST Daisy-Chain/6-Year Warranty/~$7-8 per Fan in 5-Pack)
ArcticArctic P12 PWM PST
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

Specs

Specification
Arctic P12 PWM PST (120mm/56.3 CFM/2.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.5 dBA Max/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM PST Daisy-Chain/6-Year Warranty/~$7-8 per Fan in 5-Pack)
Arctic P12 PWM PST
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandArcticCooler Master
ModelP12 PWM PSTSickleFlow 120 ARGB
Bearing TypeFluid DynamicRifle
LightingNoneARGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25
Static Pressure2.2 mmH2O-12%2.5
Max Speed1800 RPM1800
Airflow56.3 CFM-9%62.0
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed200 RPM650
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingNoYes
Weight145 g156
Warranty6 years2-67%
Source URLhttps://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120Ahttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/

Verdict

Arctic P12 PWM PST

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The smartest cheapest meaningful upgrade available — roughly 80% of premium performance at under one-third of the price, with matching warranty.

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A reliable, extremely affordable ARGB fan that's earned its reputation through sheer ubiquity.

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