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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 separate most on static pressure: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 2.4 mmH2O, Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 at 1.29 mmH2O, 46% in favour of Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M. Max Speed splits them by another 40%, again favouring Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200 (140mm/48.6 CFM/1.19 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.2 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200
Fan Size120 mm140 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSF120M ARGBNF-P14s redux-1200
Bearing TypeBallFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O1.29 mmH2O-46%
Max Speed2000 RPM1200 RPM-40%
Noise Level22 dBA+2.4 dBA19.6 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-4%64.92 CFM
PWM ControlYesNo
Rated Life280000 hours150000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM3-Pin DC
RGB LightingYesNo
Lighting TypeARGB 5VNone
Source URLhttps://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.htmlhttps://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-p14s-redux-1200/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MasterFan SF120MNoctua NF-P14s redux-1200
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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.

Noctua NF-P14s redux-1200

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A sensible budget 140mm pick when you want Noctua's fit and finish without paying for the flagship A-series.

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