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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM differ on lighting: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at ARGB, Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM at None.

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

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
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM (120mm/3.94 mmH2O Static Pressure/22.6 dBA Max/2nd-Gen SSO2 Magnetic-Stabilized Bearing/2nd-Gen AAO Frame/0.5mm Tip Clearance/No RGB/PWM/6-Year Warranty)
Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBNF-A12x25 G2 PWM
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.5-20%3.14 mmH2O
Max Speed18001800 RPM
Noise Level27.0+4.5 dBA22.5 dBA
Airflow62.0-2%63.15 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Rated Life160000150000 hours
Max Power Draw1.81.8 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesNo
Weight156195 g
Warranty2-67%6 years
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-g2-pwm/specifications

Verdict

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB

6 / 10 Expert Rating

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

Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM

10 / 10 Expert Rating

The current best overall case fan — class-leading static pressure at a class-leading noise ceiling, a genuine generational upgrade over the original.

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