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Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan vs Noctua NF-A9 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan and Noctua NF-A9 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan at Loop Dynamic, Noctua NF-A9 PWM at Fluid Dynamic.

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (120mm/62.0 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.0 dBA/Loop Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
Noctua NF-A9 PWM (92mm/46.4 CFM/2.28 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.8 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A9 PWM

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan (120mm/62.0 CFM/2.4 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/30.0 dBA/Loop Dynamic Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan
Noctua NF-A9 PWM (92mm/46.4 CFM/2.28 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.8 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A9 PWM
Fan Size12092 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMobiusLink 120NF-A9 PWM
Bearing TypeLoop DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.42.28 mmH2O-5%
Max Speed20002000 RPM
Noise Level30.0+7.2 dBA22.8 dBA
Airflow62.046.44 CFM-25%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumPremium

Price comparison

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Verdict

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong-performing daisy-chain ARGB fan, best justified once you're building a full MobiusLink loop.

Noctua NF-A9 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.

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