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Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB vs NZXT F120Q Quiet: Comparison

Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB and NZXT F120Q Quiet differ on bearing type: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB at Rifle, NZXT F120Q Quiet 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
NZXT F120Q Quiet (120mm/42.5 CFM/1.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/21 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXTNZXT F120Q Quiet

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
NZXT F120Q Quiet (120mm/42.5 CFM/1.2 mmH2O Static Pressure/1500 RPM Max/21 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/No RGB/PWM)
NZXT F120Q Quiet
Fan Size120120 mm
BrandCooler MasterNZXT
ModelSickleFlow 120 ARGBF120Q
Bearing TypeRifleFluid Dynamic
LightingARGBNo RGB
Fan Thickness2525 mm
Static Pressure2.51.43 mmH2O-43%
Max Speed18001700 RPM-6%
Noise Level27.0+1.9 dBA25.1 dBA
Airflow62.0-17%74.26 CFM
PWM ControltrueYes
Min Speed650500 RPM
Rated Life16000060000 hours
Max Power Draw1.83.36 W
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
Warranty22 years
PositioningBudgetQuiet mainstream
ColorsBlack/WhiteBlack or White
Source URLhttps://aphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-sickleflow-120-series/https://nzxt.com/products/f120q

Price comparison

RetailerCooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGBNZXT F120Q Quiet
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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.

NZXT F120Q Quiet

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A solid quiet fan for NZXT case owners who don't need RGB or maximum static pressure.

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