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be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM vs Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M: Comparison
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM and Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M separate most on static pressure: be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM at 0.82 mmH2O, Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 2.4 mmH2O, 66% in favour of Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. Max Speed splits them by another 45%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. They match on fan size, pwm control and connector type.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Brand | be quiet! | Cooler Master |
| Model | Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM | SF120M ARGB |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Ball |
| Lighting | No RGB | ARGB |
| Static Pressure | 0.82 mmH2O-66% | 2.4 mmH2O |
| Max Speed | 1100 RPM-45% | 2000 RPM |
| Noise Level | 15.9 dBA | 22 dBA+6.1 dBA |
| Airflow | 38.5 CFM-38% | 62 CFM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Rated Life | 80000 hours | 280000 hours |
| Connector Type | 4-Pin PWM | 4-Pin PWM |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Lighting Type | None | ARGB 5V |
| Source URL | https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/1626 | https://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.html |
Verdict
be quiet! Shadow Wings 2 120mm PWM
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mid-tier be quiet!
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A specialized fan for multi-fan radiator setups where reducing turbulence between adjacent fans genuinely matters.
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