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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs SilverStone AP121: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and SilverStone AP121 separate most on airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 47.2 CFM, SilverStone AP121 at 35.36 CFM, 25% in favour of Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo. Max Speed splits them by another 17%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo. They match on fan size and fan thickness.

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
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStoneSilverStone AP121

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
SilverStone AP121 (120mm/49.4 CFM/1.86 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/24.4 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
SilverStone AP121
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterSilverStone
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloAP121
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O-6%1.71 mmH2O
Max Speed1800 RPM1500 RPM-17%
Noise Level30 dBA+7.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM35.36 CFM-25%
PWM ControlYesNo
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
PositioningMainstreamBalanced mainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack frame, transparent blue blades
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/info/coolers/AP121/

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan MF120 HaloSilverStone AP121
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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.

SilverStone AP121

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A competent, unremarkable fan best chosen for brand consistency in a SilverStone build rather than outright performance.

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