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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM separate most on airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 62 CFM, Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM at 105.9 CFM, 41% in favour of Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM. Static Pressure splits them by another 19%, this time favouring Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. They match on pwm control and connector type.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
FractalFractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM (140mm/68.4 CFM/1.35 mmH2O Static Pressure/1000 RPM Max/18.0 dBA/LLS Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCooler MasterFractal Design
ModelSF120M ARGBDynamic X2 GP-14 PWM
Bearing TypeBallSleeve
LightingARGBNo RGB
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O1.95 mmH2O-19%
Max Speed2000 RPM1700 RPM-15%
Noise Level22 dBA33.7 dBA+11.7 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-41%105.9 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life280000 hours100000 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.fractal-design.com/products/fans/dynamic/dynamic-x2-gp-14-pwm/black/

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.

Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 PWM

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, genuinely quiet 140mm fan for builders who value a long reliability track record over spec-sheet numbers.

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