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Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan vs Zalman ZM-F3: Comparison

Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan and Zalman ZM-F3 differ on bearing type: Cooler Master MobiusLink ARGB Fan at Loop Dynamic, Zalman ZM-F3 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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
ZalmanZalman ZM-F3

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
Zalman ZM-F3 (120mm/46.0 CFM/1.1 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/19.0 dBA/Sleeve Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Zalman ZM-F3
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterZalman
ModelMobiusLink 120ZM-F3
Bearing TypeLoop DynamicFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Max Speed20001200 RPM-40%
Noise Level30.0+7 dBA23 dBA
PositioningPremiumBudget
ColorsBlackBlack

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master MobiusLink ARGB FanZalman ZM-F3
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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.

Zalman ZM-F3

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A budget fan that does the basics quietly, nothing more, nothing less.

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