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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER differ on min speed: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 650 RPM, EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER at 500 RPM, which puts Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M ahead on that measure. They match on bearing type and connector type.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
EK-Vardar EVO 120ER (120mm/91.0 CFM/5.31 mmH2O Static Pressure/3200 RPM Max/36.6 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
Fan Size120 mm120
BrandCooler MasterEKWB
ModelSF120M ARGBVardar EVO 120ER
Bearing TypeBallBall
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O-24%3.16
Max Speed2000 RPM-9%2200
Noise Level22 dBA33.5+11.5 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-19%77
PWM ControlYestrue
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life280000 hours50000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
Source URLhttps://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.htmlhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-evo-120er-black-bb-500-2200rpm

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan SF120MEKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER
EKWBView on EKWB

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Verdict

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A specialized fan for multi-fan radiator setups where reducing turbulence between adjacent fans genuinely matters.

EKWB EK-Vardar EVO 120ER

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An extreme, loud, purpose-built radiator fan for the densest custom loops, overkill for anything less.

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