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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 2.4 mmH2O, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at 2.75 mmH2O, 13% in favour of EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. Max Speed splits them by another 9%, again favouring EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, bearing type and pwm control.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterEKWB
ModelSF120M ARGBVardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Bearing TypeBallBall
LightingARGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O-13%2.75 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM-9%2200 RPM
Noise Level22 dBA34.2 dBA+12.2 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-7%67 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life280000 hours50000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
LED Count189
Source URLhttps://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.htmlhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-black

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan SF120MEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
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 X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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