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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 2.4 mmH2O, ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO at 1.78 mmH2O, 26% in favour of Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. Max Speed splits them by another 25%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. They match on 7 other specifications, including fan size, lighting and airflow.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO (120mm PWM 3-Pack / ~1900 RPM / Hydraulic Bearing / ARGB with Controller Hub)
ID-COOLINGID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO (120mm PWM 3-Pack / ~1900 RPM / Hydraulic Bearing / ARGB with Controller Hub)
ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterID-COOLING
ModelSF120M ARGBXF-12025 ARGB TRIO
Bearing TypeBallHydraulic
LightingARGBARGB
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O1.78 mmH2O-26%
Max Speed2000 RPM1500 RPM-25%
Noise Level22 dBA26.4 dBA+4.4 dBA
Airflow62 CFM62 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM700 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
Source URLhttps://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.htmlhttps://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=173&name=XF-12025-ARGB-TRIO

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.

ID-COOLING XF-12025 ARGB TRIO

7 / 10 Expert Rating

Three lit fans and a hub for less than two premium RGB fans, with the expected drop in refinement.

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