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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo vs Thermalright TL-C12C: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo and Thermalright TL-C12C separate most on airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo at 47.2 CFM, Thermalright TL-C12C at 66.17 CFM, 29% in favour of Thermalright TL-C12C. Max Speed splits them by another 14%, this time favouring Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo. 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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
ThermalrightThermalright TL-C12C

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
Thermalright TL-C12C (120mm/61.7 CFM/2.09 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/25 dBA/S-FDB Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Thermalright TL-C12C
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterThermalright
ModelMasterFan MF120 HaloTL-C12C
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
Fan Thickness25 mm25 mm
Static Pressure1.6 mmH2O1.53 mmH2O-4%
Max Speed1800 RPM1550 RPM-14%
Noise Level30 dBA+4.4 dBA25.6 dBA
Airflow47.2 CFM-29%66.17 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
PositioningMainstreamValue ARGB
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White
Source URLhttps://www.enostech.com/cooler-master-mf120-halo-fans-review/https://www.thermalright.com/product/tl-c12c/

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan MF120 HaloThermalright TL-C12C
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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.

Thermalright TL-C12C

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Excellent value ARGB fan; buy this version over the -S when you want the full controller bundle.

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