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Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan vs Noctua NF-F12 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan and Noctua NF-F12 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan at Loop Dynamic, Noctua NF-F12 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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-F12 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-F12 PWM (120mm/53.7 CFM/2.61 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/22.4 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelMobiusLink 120NF-F12 PWM
Bearing TypeLoop DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Static Pressure2.4-8%2.61 mmH2O
Max Speed20001500 RPM-25%
Noise Level30.0+7.6 dBA22.4 dBA
Airflow62.054.97 CFM-11%
PWM ControltrueYes
PositioningPremiumPremium

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB FanNoctua NF-F12 PWM
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NoctuaView on Noctua

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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-F12 PWM

9 / 10 Expert Rating

The benchmark focused-flow 120mm fan for CPU coolers, still worth the premium for the one or two fans that actually sit on a heatsink.

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