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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs Noctua NF-S12A PWM: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and Noctua NF-S12A PWM differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, Noctua NF-S12A 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-S12A PWM (120mm/44.9 CFM/1.06 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/17.8 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NoctuaNoctua NF-S12A 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-S12A PWM (120mm/44.9 CFM/1.06 mmH2O Static Pressure/1200 RPM Max/17.8 dBA/SSO Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
Noctua NF-S12A PWM
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNoctua
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBNF-S12A PWM
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNone
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.51.19 mmH2O-52%
Max Speed18001200 RPM-33%
Noise Level27.0+9.2 dBA17.8 dBA
Airflow62.0-2%63.27 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Rated Life160000150000 hours
Max Power Draw1.81.44 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Lighting Connector3-Pin 5V ARGBNone
RGB LightingYesNo
Weight156140 g
Warranty2-67%6 years
PositioningBudgetPremium
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nf-s12a-pwm/specifications

Price comparison

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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-S12A PWM

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent quiet airflow fan for open cases, but expensive per-fan for how little static pressure it offers.

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