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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs DeepCool FK120: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs DeepCool FK120 airflow compared
Start with airflow, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism 54.0 CFM against DeepCool FK120 68.99 CFM, 22% in favour of DeepCool FK120. DeepCool FK120 also leads on static pressure, 1.9 mmH2O on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus 2.19 mmH2O on the DeepCool FK120. The noise level figures are near enough to ignore, 27.0 dBA on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus 28 dBA on the DeepCool FK120. There is a split on bearing type as well, Rifle on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus Fluid Dynamic on the DeepCool FK120. Max speed is closer, 1800 RPM on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus 1850 RPM on the DeepCool FK120. There is a split on lighting as well, RGB on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus No RGB on the DeepCool FK120. They differ on positioning too, Mainstream on the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism versus Budget on the DeepCool FK120.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism or DeepCool FK120?
The Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism is the one to take for Cooler Master RGB ecosystem builds and show-window mirror-finish aesthetics, though it is not built for max-static-pressure radiator duty and silent builds. Buy the DeepCool FK120 for white or black non-RGB builds and quiet general case airflow, though it is the wrong buy for RGB-focused builds and high static pressure radiator duty. Our rating of the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism (6/10): A reasonable mid-tier RGB fan, worth it mainly for the mirror-finish look rather than outright performance. Our rating of the DeepCool FK120 (6/10): A solid, quiet non-RGB fan for white or black builds that don't need lighting.
What Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism and DeepCool FK120 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, fan size and pwm control included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Fan Size
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 120 mm
- DeepCool FK120
- 120 mm
Brand
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Cooler Master
- DeepCool FK120
- DeepCool
Model
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- MF120 Prism
- DeepCool FK120
- FK120
Bearing Type
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Rifle
- DeepCool FK120
- Fluid Dynamic
Lighting
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- RGB
- DeepCool FK120
- No RGB
Static Pressure
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 1.9 mmH2O-13%
- DeepCool FK120
- 2.19 mmH2OBest
Max Speed
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 1800 RPM-3%
- DeepCool FK120
- 1850 RPMBest
Airflow
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 54.0 CFM-22%
- DeepCool FK120
- 68.99 CFMBest
Noise Level
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- 27.0 dBABest
- DeepCool FK120
- 28 dBA
PWM Control
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Yes
- DeepCool FK120
- Yes
Positioning
- Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
- Mainstream
- DeepCool FK120
- Budget
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism if you want the lower noise level (27.0 dBA vs 28 dBA).
Choose DeepCool FK120 if you want the higher static pressure (2.19 mmH2O vs 1.9 mmH2O), the higher max speed (1850 RPM vs 1800 RPM) and the higher airflow (68.99 CFM vs 54.0 CFM).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism | DeepCool FK120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | View on Cooler Master Store | |
| DeepCool | View on DeepCool |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A reasonable mid-tier RGB fan, worth it mainly for the mirror-finish look rather than outright performance.
DeepCool FK120
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, quiet non-RGB fan for white or black builds that don't need lighting.