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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Noctua NF-A9 PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Noctua NF-A9 PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Noctua NF-A9 PWM at Fluid Dynamic.

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-A9 PWM (92mm/46.4 CFM/2.28 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.8 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-A9 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-A9 PWM (92mm/46.4 CFM/2.28 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/22.8 dBA/SSO2 Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-A9 PWM
Fan Size12092 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBNF-A9 PWM
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.52.28 mmH2O-9%
Max Speed1800-10%2000 RPM
Noise Level27.0+4.2 dBA22.8 dBA
Airflow62.046.44 CFM-25%
PWM ControltrueYes
Min Speed650400 RPM
Rated Life160000150000 hours
Max Power Draw1.81.2 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Weight15695 g
Warranty2-67%6 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://cdn.noctua.at/media/noctua_nf_a9_pwm_infosheet_en_web.pdf

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-A9 PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The go-to premium option whenever a build genuinely needs a 92mm fan instead of 120mm.

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