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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at Rifle, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at SSO2.

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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloNF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeRifleSSO2
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-39%2.61
Max Speed1800 RPM1500-17%
Noise Level30 dBA+7.6 dBA22.4
Airflow47.2 CFM-12%53.7
PWM ControlYestrue
PositioningMainstreamPremium
Connector4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBrown/Beige

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan MF120 HaloNoctua NF-F12 PWM
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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-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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