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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM separate most on warranty: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 2 years, Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM at 6 years, 67% in favour of Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 43%, again favouring Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, fan thickness and pwm control.

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-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P12 redux-1700 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-P12 redux-1700 PWM (120mm/70.7 CFM/1.87 mmH2O Static Pressure/1700 RPM Max/25.1 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloNF-P12 redux-1700 PWM
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-43%2.83 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1700 RPM-6%
Noise Level30 dBA+4.9 dBA25.1 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM-33%70.75 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Rated Life160000 hours150000 hours
Anti Vibration PadsYesNo
Max Power Draw3.0 W1.08 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
Cable Length450 mm400 mm
Warranty2 years-67%6 years
PositioningMainstreamBudget
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p12-redux-1700-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-P12 redux-1700 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A safe, quiet, moderately-priced way to get Noctua reliability without paying premium-line prices.

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