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Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Prism at Rifle, Zalman ZM-F3 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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterZalman
ModelMF120 PrismZM-F3
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingRGBNo RGB
Max Speed18001200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27.0+4 dBA23 dBA
PositioningMainstreamBudget
ColorsBlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan MF120 PrismZalman ZM-F3
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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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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