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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap at Fluid Dynamic.

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 PWM chromax.black.swap (120mm/60.1 CFM/2.34 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.6 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBNF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.52.34 mmH2O-6%
Max Speed1800-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level27.0+4.4 dBA22.6 dBA
Airflow62.060.09 CFM-3%
PWM ControltrueYes
Rated Life160000150000 hours
Max Power Draw1.81.68 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Weight156205 g
Warranty2-67%6 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-a12x25-pwm-chromax-black-swap/specifications

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGBNoctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap
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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.

Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM chromax.black.swap

9 / 10 Expert Rating

Same excellent A12x25 performance in a colorway that fits black-themed builds without a sticker or paint job.

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