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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM separate most on airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 47.2 CFM, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at 105.9 CFM, 55% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 18%, again favouring Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan thickness, pwm control and connector type.

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 MasterCooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

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 Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCooler MasterFractal Design
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloDynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Bearing TypeRifleSleeve
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-18%1.95 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1700 RPM-6%
Noise Level30 dBA33.7 dBA+3.7 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM-55%105.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life160000 hours100000 hours
Max Power Draw3.0 W1.7 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
Cable Length450 mm500 mm
Warranty2 years2 years
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.fractal-design.com/products/fans/dynamic/dynamic-x2-gp-14-pwm/black/

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 Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

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