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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 1.6 mmH2O, Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM at 2.34 mmH2O, 32% in favour of Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. Airflow splits them by another 16%, again favouring Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and fan thickness.

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo (120mm/51.9 CFM/1.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2050 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM (120mm/56.0 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/33.2 dBA/LLS Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterFractal Design
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloAspect 12 RGB PWM
Bearing TypeRifleRifle
LightingARGBRGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-32%2.34 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level30 dBA33.2 dBA+3.2 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM-16%56 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life160000 hours90000 hours
Max Power Draw3.0 W1.68 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
LED Count246
Cable Length450 mm500 mm
PositioningMainstreamMainstream
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.avadirect.com/Aspect-12-RGB-PWM-3-x-120mm-2000-RPM-56-CFM-33-2-dBA-Cooling-Fans/Product/14512566

Verdict

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo

7 / 10 Expert Rating

The pick within Cooler Master's lineup when dual-ring lighting matters more than raw airflow.

Fractal Design Aspect 12 RGB PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A tastefully understated RGB fan for builders who want lighting that doesn't fight their case's design language.

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