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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Corsair AF140 Elite: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Corsair AF140 Elite differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Corsair AF140 Elite at Fluid Dynamic. They match on connector type and colors.

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler MasterCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB
Corsair AF140 Elite (140mm/84.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/31 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
CorsairCorsair AF140 Elite

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB (120mm/62.0 CFM/1.98 mmH2O Static Pressure/1800 RPM Max/27.0 dBA/Rifle Bearing/ARGB/PWM)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB
Corsair AF140 Elite (140mm/84.5 CFM/1.9 mmH2O Static Pressure/1600 RPM Max/31 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Corsair AF140 Elite
Fan Size120140 mm
BrandCooler MasterCorsair
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBAF140 Elite
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.51.73 mmH2O-31%
Max Speed18001600 RPM-11%
Noise Level27.031 dBA+4 dBA
Airflow62.0-27%84.5 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Min Speed650400 RPM
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Weight156302 g
Warranty2-60%5 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Connector4-pin PWM + 3-pin ARGB4-pin PWM
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack/White
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/case-fans/co-9050141-ww/af140-elite-high-performance-140mm-pwm-fluid-dynamic-bearing-fan-co-9050141-ww

Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

A reliable, extremely affordable ARGB fan that's earned its reputation through sheer ubiquity.

Corsair AF140 Elite

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong plain-black high-airflow 140mm fan for builders who want zero-RPM idle without paying for RGB.

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