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

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism at Rifle, Noctua NF-F12 PWM at Fluid Dynamic.

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism (120mm/54.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
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 Prism (120mm/54.0 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/RGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism
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 Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMF120 PrismNF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNone
Static Pressure1.9-27%2.61 mmH2O
Max Speed18001500 RPM-17%
Noise Level27.0+4.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow54.0-2%54.97 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamPremium

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan MF120 PrismNoctua NF-F12 PWM
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NoctuaView on Noctua

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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.

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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