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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs Thermalright TL-D12: Comparison
Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism and Thermalright TL-D12 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism at 1.9, Thermalright TL-D12 at 0.9, 53% in favour of Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism. Airflow splits them by another 26%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism. They match on 4 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Size | 120 | 120 |
| Brand | Cooler Master | Thermalright |
| Model | MF120 Prism | TL-D12 |
| Bearing Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Lighting | RGB | No RGB |
| Static Pressure | 1.9 | 0.9-53% |
| Max Speed | 1800 | 1500-17% |
| Noise Level | 27.0+7 dBA | 20.0 |
| Airflow | 54.0 | 40.0-26% |
| PWM Control | true | true |
| Positioning | Mainstream | Budget |
| Connector | 4-pin PWM + RGB | 4-pin PWM |
| Colors | Black | Black |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism | Thermalright TL-D12 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master | View on Cooler Master |
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.
Thermalright TL-D12
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but genuinely useful option whenever clearance, not performance, is the limiting factor.
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