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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB at Ball. They match on connector type, lighting connector and rgb lighting.

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
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

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
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (120mm/73.0 CFM/3.66 mmH2O Static Pressure/2200 RPM Max/29.7 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterEKWB
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBVardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
Bearing TypeRifleBall
LightingARGBD-RGB
Fan Thickness2527.5 mm
Static Pressure2.5-9%2.75 mmH2O
Max Speed1800-18%2200 RPM
Noise Level27.034.2 dBA+7.2 dBA
Airflow62.0-7%67 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Min Speed650500 RPM
Rated Life16000050000 hours
Max Power Draw1.82.16 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGB3-Pin 5V ARGB
RGB LightingYesYes
Warranty22 years
PositioningBudgetPerformance
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-vardar-x3m-120er-d-rgb-500-2200rpm-black

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGBEKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB
EKWBView on EKWB

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Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

EKWB EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong balance of high static pressure and RGB lighting for custom-loop builders who don't want the EVO's noise.

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