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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM separate most on warranty: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 2 years, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 49%, again favouring Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM. They match on 5 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and max speed.

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 G2 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
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloNF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-49%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1800 RPM
Noise Level30 dBA+7.5 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM-25%63.15 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Noise Level At Quiet Speed6 dBA18.1 dBA
Rated Life160000 hours150000 hours
Max Power Draw3.0 W1.8 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesNo
Cable Length450 mm200 mm
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications

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.

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.

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