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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs NZXT F120 RGB Core: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism and NZXT F120 RGB Core differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism at Rifle, NZXT F120 RGB Core 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
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F120 RGB Core

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
NZXT F120 RGB Core (120mm/50.2 CFM/1.5 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.5 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120 RGB Core
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
ModelMF120 PrismF120 RGB Core
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBRGB
Static Pressure1.9-26%2.57 mmH2O
Max Speed18001800 RPM
Noise Level27.033.88 dBA+6.9 dBA
Airflow54.0-32%78.86 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningMainstreamBudget

Price comparison

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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.

NZXT F120 RGB Core

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The easiest way to add matching RGB to an NZXT-ecosystem build on a budget.

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